{"id":3894,"date":"2016-04-27T15:28:26","date_gmt":"2016-04-27T15:28:26","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog.lodgis.com\/en\/?p=3894"},"modified":"2024-09-06T08:27:21","modified_gmt":"2024-09-06T08:27:21","slug":"discover-the-montparnasse-quarter-of-paris","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.lodgis.com\/en\/discover-the-montparnasse-quarter-of-paris\/","title":{"rendered":"Discover the Montparnasse quarter of Paris"},"content":{"rendered":"

You have probably heard of Montparnasse’s famous tower and train station, but the 14th arrondissement of Paris is full of many other great places to discover and cultural activities to enjoy. Discover the Montparnasse neighborhood with Lodgis<\/a>!
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Visit the Montparnasse district<\/h2>\n

\"TourThe area is dominated by the 210m Montparnasse Tower and it is possible to “climb” its 59 floors in just 38 seconds thanks to the fastest elevator in Europe! You can then enjoy the best view of Paris from the roof terrace, which provides a 360\u00b0\u00a0panoramic view of Paris.<\/p>\n

Admire the most beautiful monuments in Paris, such as the Eiffel Tower, the Sacr\u00e9-Coeur and the Louvre, with a unique sight according to the time of day (open daily from 9:30 to 10:30 pm\/ 11:30 pm).<\/p>\n

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At the bottom of the Montparnasse Tower is the heart of the neighborhood where you will find cinemas, pubs, cr\u00eaperies and restaurants. Here you’ll also find a branch of Galeries Lafayette and major high-street fashion brands on Rue de Rennes, such as Zara, Comptoir des Cotonniers, Gap, The Kooples and many others.<\/p>\n

\nMany theaters and cafes can also be found on the Rue de la Ga\u00eet\u00e9, which is part of the historic area where artists, including as Apollinaire, Matisse and Henri Rousseau, once hung out.<\/p>\n

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Visit the museums of Montparnasse<\/h2>\n

Mus\u00e9e Bourdelle<\/h3>\n

If you are a fan of sculpture, this museum is for you. It is entirely dedicated to the life of the sculptor and is in a workshop. Here you’ll also find works like Hercules the Archer in the hall of the museum, which looks out onto a garden that offers a quiet, pleasant oasis in the midst of this bustling neighborhood. Access to permanent collections is free all year round.<\/p>\n