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Montparnasse

Montparnasse

Montparnasse is an area in the south of Paris, France, on the left bank of the river Seine, centred at the crossroads of the Boulevard du Montparnasse and the Rue de Rennes, between the Rue de Rennes and boulevard Raspail.

It is split between the 6th, 14th, and 15th arrondissements of the city. Montparnasse has been part of Paris since 1669.

Get in

Getting to Montparnasse

The station

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    Denfert-Rochereau 4 6 B

    Adjacent to the RER railway station there is a namesake metro station.

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    Gare Montparnasse
Eat

Where to eat

There are a number of cheap eateries around Montparnasse, especially Breton crêperies. The district is also known for its traditional bistros. L'Amuse Bouche, 186, rue du Château (Métro Mouton Duvernet),. Closed Sun Mon and 1-20 Aug. The cheese soufflés (soufflé au fromage) and Soufflé au Grand Marnier are highly recommended. €35+. L'Assiette, 181, rue du Château (Métro Mouton Duvernet),.

How locals move

Getting around Montparnasse the local way

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From Wikivoyage: Paris, CC BY-SA. Not yet checked by us. Last edited 2026-09.

Text adapted from Wikipedia and Wikivoyage, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photograph: Romainbehar (see Commons), Wikimedia Commons.