What's Montparnasse Like?
There's a lot visitors like about Montparnasse, especially its shops. Make sure to enjoy this romantic neighborhood's great restaurants and cafes. Take in some culture at Cartier Foundation for Contemporary Art and Bobino. There's plenty more to see, including Place Denfert-Rocherau and Rue de la Gaite.
How to Get to Montparnasse
Flying to:
- Paris Orly Airport (ORY), 7.8 mi (12.5 km) from Montparnasse
- Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG), 15.8 mi (25.4 km) from Montparnasse
Getting to Montparnasse on Metro
Stations in the neighborhood include:
- Raspail Station
- Edgar Quinet Metro Station
- Gaite Station
Things to See and Do in and around Montparnasse
What to See in Montparnasse
- Place Denfert-Rocherau
- Rue de la Gaite
- Montparnasse Cemetery
Things to Do in Montparnasse
- Cartier Foundation for Contemporary Art
- Paris Observatory
- Bobino
- Creation Market
- Jardin Marco-Polo
When Is the Best Time to Visit Paris?
- Hottest months: August, July, June, September (average 66°F)
- Coldest months: January, February, December, March (average 42°F)
- Rainiest months: December, June, May, October (average 3 inches of rainfall)