Paris Observatory

Founded in 1667, the world's oldest working observatory — the home of the Paris Meridian and of French astronomy, and the monument that gives the arrondissement its formal name, the arrondissement de l'Observatoire. The historic halls are visited on a guided tour (booking required).

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Type
Observatory · monument (1667)
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Address
61 Avenue de l'Observatoire, 75014 Paris
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Admission
From €12 · guided tours on booking
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Opening hours
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Access
RER B Port-Royal or Métro Denfert-Rochereau (4, 6) — a few minutes' walk
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Nearby
The Jardin de l'Observatoire, Closerie des Lilas and Montparnasse Cemetery are all close by.

Where it is — and what's around

Paris Observatory (pulsing marker) at the centre. Toggle the filters to show the heritage, restaurants and activities of the 14th — and the hotels around.