Montparnasse (Paris, France)

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Students having been living in Montparnasse since the 17th century which became home to many literary and artistic gurus during its 1920's and 1930's. You can still find some corners of this district that echo the charm of its cultural heyday however it's now dominated by the Tour Montparnasse the crown to a huge commercial centre. There are many affordable hotels, numerous cafes, brasseries and night-clubs in this area.

Catacombs
The catacombs are a series of galleries that run under Paris totalling 165km in length. These underground quarries were min... [more]

Montparnasse Tower
One of the first major towers built in Paris after the 2nd world war; the Tour Montparnasse dominates the skyline at 210 me... [more]