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💡 Tips
- Explore the 13th arrondissement for the best Asian street food and impressive large-scale street art murals.
- To avoid central crowds, visit Parc Montsouris early in the morning for a peaceful walk.
- Use the Orlyval or Tramway T3a for efficient travel across the southern neighborhoods.
- Check out the elevated Petite Ceinture, a former railway line now converted into a green walkway.
🍽 Food
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Phở
Try a hot bowl of Phở in the Asian Quarter around Avenue d'Ivry.
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Crêpes in Montparnasse
Find authentic Breton galettes and crêpes in the crêperies near Gare Montparnasse.
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Traditional Bistros
Enjoy classic French dishes like boeuf bourguignon in a classic bistro near Place Denfert-Rochereau.
🛍 Shopping · 🧘 Quiet spots
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Rue Daguerre
Shop for fresh produce, cheeses, and wine on this bustling pedestrian market street in the 14th.
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Italie Deux
A large modern shopping mall at Place d'Italie offering a wide variety of local and international brands.
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Parc Montsouris
A beautiful English landscape garden with a lake, well-suited for a relaxing afternoon.
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Parc André-Citroën
A modern park in the 15th arrondissement featuring themed gardens and a tethered helium balloon.
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Highlights of 2026
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Tour de France Finish
Every July the Tour de France ends on the Champs-Élysées, where spectators watch the final sprint of the world's most famous cycling race.
Fête de la Musique
Every year on 21 June, free concerts fill the streets and squares across Paris, turning the city into a huge open-air stage.
Paris-Sud covers the southern arrondissements on the Left Bank, specifically the 13th, 14th, and 15th districts. This expansive area provides a unique blend of intellectual history, artistic legacy, and contemporary urban innovation. Geographically, it is bounded by the Seine River to the north and the Peripherique ring road to the south. Historically, the Montparnasse district was the epicenter of global artistic life in the 1920s, hosting figures like Picasso and Hemingway in its legendary brasseries. Notable landmarks include the Paris Catacombs, the towering Tour Montparnasse, and the photogenic Parc Montsouris. The district also hosts the Cite Internationale Universitaire de Paris, a sprawling campus housing thousands of international students in architecturally diverse pavilions. Infrastructure is anchored by major hubs like the Gare Montparnasse and Gare d'Austerlitz, facilitating travel to the west and south of France. Today, Paris-Sud is a thriving residential and business area, featuring the futuristic architecture of the National Library and the spirited Asian quarter in the 13th arrondissement.
- Location: Île-de-France, France
- Top sights: The Catacombs of Paris · Montparnasse Tower · Parc Montsouris
- Nearby: Bagneux (4 km)
- Population: ~177.833
Best time to visit & climate
The most pleasant time to visit is Jun–Aug.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg °C | 3 | 4 | 7 | 10 | 14 | 17 | 19 | 19 | 16 | 12 | 7 | 4 |
| Rain mm | 54 | 50 | 52 | 39 | 64 | 60 | 55 | 59 | 42 | 57 | 61 | 69 |
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Geography
Facts
- The Montparnasse Tower stands at 210 meters and was completed in 1973.
- The Paris Catacombs contain the remains of over 6 million people.
- Gare Montparnasse is the primary terminal for trains to Western France.
- The Cité Internationale Universitaire was established in 1925.
- Parc Montsouris covers an area of approximately 15 hectares.
- The 13th arrondissement is home to Europe's largest Chinatown.
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A day in the city
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09:00→16:164.9 km walk6 places0/6
Day budget: ≈ 20–28 €Entries 24€ · Transport 0€
A day in the less touristy south of Paris. We start at the lively Place d'Italie and climb up to the charming Butte-aux-Cailles, which feels like a village. After a relaxed lunch in Parc Montsouris, we explore the architecture of Cité Universitaire. We spend the afternoon in the mysterious underworld of the Catacombs before enjoying modern art at the Fondation Cartier.
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Cité Internationale Universitaire
Visit the Maison du Mexique or the Swiss pavilion.
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Day budget: ≈ 34–46 €Entries 28€ · Transport 12€
This bike tour connects the modern architecture of the BNF with the green lungs of the south. We start on the Seine bank, cross the village-like Butte-aux-Cailles and Montsouris Park. After a stop at Cité Universitaire and the Catacombs, we cycle west to the futuristic Parc André Citroën, where the balloon view provides the perfect ending.
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François-Mitterrand Library
Admire the four book-shaped towers on the Seine bank.
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Cité Internationale Universitaire
A campus with world architecture to cycle through.
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Day budget: ≈ 22–30 €Entries 24€ · Transport 2€
This route uses the car to bridge the distances between the three major southern districts (13th, 14th, 15th). We park at clusters like Butte-aux-Cailles or Montsouris to explore them on foot. The day ends in the west of the city in the spacious André Citroën Park, which is easily accessible by car.
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François-Mitterrand Library
Use the parking under the library (expensive but safe).
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Sights in the town Paris-Sud (8)
Frequently asked questions
Do you need to pre-book tickets for the Eiffel Tower?
Yes, it is highly recommended to buy tickets online weeks in advance to avoid long queues of several hours.
When is the Louvre closed?
The Louvre Museum is closed every Tuesday, as well as on some public holidays like January 1st and May 1st.
What is the cheapest way from CDG airport to the center?
The RER B train is the fastest and cheapest option (approx. 12 euros). Alternatively, there is the RoissyBus or public bus lines.
Where is the bohemian artist district in Paris?
Montmartre, with Place du Tertre and the Sacré-Cœur Basilica, is the famous historical district of painters and artists.
Is a Seine river cruise worth it?
Absolutely, especially at night. You can see many sights like Notre-Dame and the Eiffel Tower illuminated from the water.
Paris-Sud: where is it located?
Paris-Sud is located in Île-de-France, France.
Paris-Sud: what is there to see?
Highlights include The Catacombs of Paris, Montparnasse Tower, Parc Montsouris.
Paris-Sud: when is the best time to visit?
The most pleasant time to visit is Jun, Aug.
Paris-Sud: why is it worth visiting?
Paris-Sud covers the southern arrondissements on the Left Bank, specifically the 13th, 14th, and 15th districts.
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