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Up to 1 hour in Paris 14e Arrondissement, Paris

The 14th arrondissement of Paris, officially named arrondissement de l'Observatoire, forms part of the French capital's southern districts. The Catacombes de Pa...

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Editorial responsibility: Elena Voss · Roavina Travel Editor

The 14th arrondissement of Paris, officially named arrondissement de l'Observatoire, forms part of the French capital's southern districts. The Catacombes de Paris and Musée de la Libération de Paris stand as significant museums, while La Coupole and Le Dôme serve as established dining establishments. The district contains churches, historical sites, theatres, and green spaces that merit exploration.

Checked 2026-09-04

Practical information

Language spoken
French
French is the language of the Republic under Article 2 of the Constitution
Dialling code
+33 1
Paris and the Île-de-France; drop the leading 0 of 01 when calling from abroad
Currency
Euro (€, EUR)
France has used the euro as its official currency since 2002
Emergency number
112
One number across the country; 15 reaches an ambulance directly
Plug type
Type E · 220 V
Round-pin sockets use a projecting earth pin
Tap water
Safe to drink
The health ministry says tap water may be consumed safely unless local authorities issue specific advice

Top things to see

Ranked by importance — sitelinks, pageviews and heritage status, not editor preference.

  1. parc Montsouris parc Montsouris
    02 1 hour

    parc Montsouris

    Parc Montsouris

    Parc Montsouris is a 15.5-hectare public park in the 14th arrondissement, opened in 1878 as part of Napoleon III and Baron Haussmann's programme of large landscaped parks for Paris.

    • Notable
    • Historic monument
  2. Port-Royal Abbey Port-Royal Abbey
    03 45 min

    Port-Royal Abbey

    Abbaye de Port-Royal

    • Must see
    • Historic monument

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