Tired of hordes of tourists and attractions you’ve already seen over and over again? Overlooked by tourist guides, Paris’s 14th arrondissement is full of hidden treasures! A sort of little village in the city, with nuggets just waiting to be explored. Let us guide you to the most unusual spots in this vibrant district!
The Tour Montparnasse, highlight of the fourteenth arrondissement
On the edge of the 14ᵉ and 15ᵉ arrondissement, this tower offers one of the city’s finest panoramic views. Take its glass elevator (the fastest in Europe!) and let it propel you to the 56ᵉ floor in 38 seconds flat! From its Observatory, enjoy a summit experience. It’s the ideal spot for a selfie with the Eiffel Tower almost in the foreground and to see Paris from another angle. A must for tourists, but also forParisians in search of a new perspective on their city. Did you know? On Tuesday mornings, you can do yoga with a view!
📍Location: 33 Av. du Maine, 75015 Paris
The catacombs
For an extraordinary adventure, go underground! The Catacombs of Paris plunge you into a fascinating and slightly creepy atmosphere. It’s one of the capital’s most unusual places, with its millions of skeletons and underground labyrinth. A visit that leaves no one indifferent!
📍Location: 1 Av. du Colonel Henri Rol-Tanguy, 75014 Paris
Rue des Thermopyles
The pretty, bucolic rue des Thermopyles is a haven of peace and greenery. Sheltered from the hustle and bustle of Paris, nestled between the buildings of the 14th arrondissement, it’s like a little corner of the countryside in the heart of Paris. Old cobblestones, ivy-covered facades, colorful shutters and cats basking in the sun: here, time seems suspended. This secret alley attracts lovers of poetic strolls and postcard-worthy photos. Tip: come early in the morning or at sunset, when the golden light caresses the cobblestones.
📍Location: Rue des Termopyles, 75014 Paris
A must-see: the pretty Art Nouveau wrought-iron gates of the Cité Bauer at 15 rue des Thermopyles!
Parc Montsouris, the green lung of the 14th arrondissement
Need a breath of fresh air? Parc Montsouris is the green lung of the 14ᵉ arrondissement. We love getting lost in its winding paths, admiring its lake, settling down on the grass for an impromptu picnic… It’s the perfect place for a romantic stroll or a relaxing break away from the urban hustle and bustle. A little corner of nature with a country feel right in the heart of Paris!
📍Location: Parc Montsouris, 2 Rue Gazan, 75014 Paris, France
The former Fondation Cartier
For lovers ofcontemporary art and architecture! The Fondation Cartier is sure to please. This spectacular building, designed by Jean Nouvel and located at 261 boulevard Raspail, used to house bold, avant-garde temporary exhibitions. Although these are now held at 2 Place du Palais-Royal, you can still admire this glass and steel skeleton that shakes up the codes.
📍Location: Ancienne Fondation Cartier, 261 Boulevard Raspail
Rue Daguerre in the 14th arrondissement
A village atmosphere in the heart of Paris: it’s possible, and rue Daguerre is the place to find it. Marked by the bohemian soul of some of the artists who have lived here, such as director Agnès Varda, this pedestrian street is a little gem, with its local shops on wide sidewalks (bakeries, florists, wine shops), its café terraces and its typically Parisian markets, boutiques and bistros. You’ll find artisanal cheeses and delicious viennoiseries, and you’ll be carried away by the rhythm of the neighborhood. The perfect address for an authentic, tasty moment away from the crowds.
📍Location: Rue Daguerre
La Cité Artisanale at 63 rue Daguerre (14th arrondissement)
A secret passageway at number 63 rue Daguerre, behind the large door hides a little treasure from the Paris of yesteryear: the Cité Artisanale, a cobbled, flower-filled cul-de-sac lined with the workshops of cabinetmakers, printers and passionate craftsmen. This haven of tranquility, usually closed to the public, exudes the working-class, bohemian soul of the neighborhood. If you can, take a look.
MOIR, a new kind of museum with an immersive personality test
We didn’t see it coming! MOIR (Museum of Infinite Realities) is nothing like a traditional museum. Here, there are no works of art hanging on the wall: art is created by you! Yes, because this interactive tour is all about self-exploration. Using cutting-edge technology, you can draw a sketch of your personality, in this case called your “Aura”. How does it work? Through challenges, holograms, illusions… And art! Here, you move, play, make choices… Every gesture or action is analyzed in real time, and every decision shapes that aura. In short, as unexpected as it sounds, the experience is a must-try if you want to get off the beaten track for good.
📍Venue: MOIR, 17 Boulevard Saint-Jacques
The Liberation of Paris Museum
Hidden away on Place Denfert-Rochereau, the Musée de la Libération de Paris – musée du Général Leclerc – musée Jean Moulin is one of those places that just touches your heart. Free of charge and open Tuesday to Sunday from 10am to 6pm, it retraces the Second World War through the intertwined destinies of Jean Moulin and Philippe Leclerc, leading figures of the Resistance, with over 300 objects, photos, archive documents and personal accounts. The highlight of the tour? Colonel Rol-Tanguy’s underground shelter, a command post during the uprising of August 1944. On the program: an immersive or augmented reality experience that recreates the sounds, secrets and stakes of those decisive days.
📍Location: Musée de la Libération de Paris – Musée du Général Leclerc – Musée Jean Moulin, 4 Avenue du Colonel Henri Rol-Tanguy, 75014 Paris