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Left Bank apartments and townhouses among the old artists' cafés, the market streets and the bones beneath Denfert-Rochereau
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Where the Left Bank came to paint, drink and argue
A century ago, cheap studios and late cafés drew Picasso, Modigliani, Hemingway and a great many other painters and poets to Montparnasse. Le Dôme, La Rotonde, Le Select and La Coupole still trade on the boulevard du Montparnasse. The quarter around them, mostly in the 14th arrondissement, has since become one of the most comfortable places to live in Paris. It has market streets, theatres and a cemetery full of writers, and twenty metres below Place Denfert-Rochereau lie the Catacombs.
Our collection here runs to 42 apartments and townhouses. They range from one-bedroom flats near rue Daguerre to family apartments around Vavin and Raspail and larger homes in Plaisance with up to 5 bedrooms. A few have balconies or a roof terrace, and several have air conditioning for a Paris August.
Here is how the neighbourhood divides, what to see and when to come.
Montparnasse & Catacombs at a glance
- Apartments
- 42 apartments and townhouses, with up to 5 bedrooms
- Guide prices
- Typically £2,900 to £6,000 a week, from around £2,300
- Best areas
- Vavin and the boulevard du Montparnasse, rue Daguerre and Denfert-Rochereau, and Plaisance
- Highlights
- The Catacombs, Montparnasse Cemetery, La Coupole and the Edgar Quinet market
- Getting there
- The RER B runs direct from Gare du Nord and Charles de Gaulle airport to Denfert-Rochereau
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Villa numbers and guide prices are updated daily from our live collection.
Villa Azur Vavin Montparnasse & Catacombs: Stylish 2-Bedroom Family-Friendly Apartment Rental Montparnasse Paris2 bedrooms
Chateau Plaisance Montparnasse: Spacious 5-Bedroom Luxury Villa Ideal for Family Stays – Montparnasse5 bedrooms
Chateau Observatoire Montparnasse: Elegant 1-Bedroom Apartment Ideal for Work & Study – Montparnasse1 bedrooms
Villa Safran Plaisance Montparnasse & Catacombs: Luxury 3-Bedroom Apartment with Air-Con – Montparnasse Paris3 bedroomsWhere to stay in Montparnasse & Catacombs
Vavin and the boulevard du Montparnasse for the old cafés and the Luxembourg, rue Daguerre and Denfert-Rochereau for market life and the Catacombs, and Plaisance for a quieter, village feel.
The cafés that made the legend
At the Vavin crossroads, the legend of Montparnasse still sits down to eat. La Coupole opened in 1927 and keeps its Art Deco dining room of painted pillars. Le Dôme, now a serious fish restaurant, Le Select and La Rotonde are all within a few doors. At the Port-Royal end of the boulevard, La Closerie des Lilas is where Hemingway liked to write.
Apartments around Vavin and boulevard Raspail are a short walk up rue Vavin from the Jardin du Luxembourg, with Saint-Germain only a little further. The Musée Zadkine, the sculptor's house and garden on rue d'Assas, is one of the quietest museums in Paris.
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Market streets and the empire of the dead
Rue Daguerre, pedestrian for much of its length, is the neighbourhood's larder, with cheesemongers, fishmongers, bakers and café terraces that fill up on a Sunday morning. Agnès Varda lived on the street for more than half a century and filmed its shopkeepers in Daguerréotypes in the mid-1970s.
At its eastern end, on Place Denfert-Rochereau beneath Bartholdi's Lion of Belfort, a small pavilion leads 131 steps down into the Catacombs. The route runs for about 1.5 kilometres through old limestone quarries lined with the bones of more than six million Parisians, and it stays at around 14°C all year. Tickets are timed, so book ahead and bring a jumper.
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Writers' graves and a night at the theatre
Montparnasse Cemetery is a calm place to spend an hour under the trees. Sartre and Simone de Beauvoir share a grave close to the main gate. Baudelaire and Samuel Beckett are buried here too, and so is Serge Gainsbourg, whose headstone collects Métro tickets and cabbages left by admirers.
Rue de la Gaîté has been a street of theatres and music halls since the nineteenth century, Bobino among them. The observation deck of the Tour Montparnasse, 210 metres of 1973 glass and steel, closed in March 2026 for a renovation expected to take several years. Parisians will have to find another setting for their old joke that the best view of Paris is the one without the tower in it. South of the station, Plaisance is quieter, with village streets and the iron-framed church of Notre-Dame-du-Travail.
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Galettes, oysters and a Left Bank calendar
The crêperies of rue du Montparnasse go back to the Bretons who arrived at the Gare Montparnasse and stayed, and a galette with a bowl of cider is still the local lunch. The Edgar Quinet market sets up under the trees on Wednesday and Saturday mornings. On Sundays the same boulevard becomes an open-air art market.
Spring and early autumn are the best seasons for walking the Left Bank. August is quieter, as Parisians head south and some shops close, and in winter the brasseries fill up for oysters. Our concierge can book Catacombs tickets or a guided tour, a table at La Coupole, a nanny for an evening out and transfers from the station or airport.
Ask our conciergeFeatured properties in Montparnasse & Catacombs
Chateau Raspail Montparnasse: Charming 3-Bedroom Townhouse with Balcony – Montparnasse3 bedrooms · sleeps 5From £5,936 a week
Villa Crepuscule Vavin Montparnasse & Catacombs: Elegant 3-Bedroom Luxury Apartment – Montparnasse Paris3 bedrooms · sleeps 6From £5,894 a week
Chateau Pantheon Montparnasse: Spacious 4-Bedroom Luxury Apartment with Parisian Elegance – Montparnasse4 bedrooms · sleeps 8From £5,285 a week
Chateau Arcueil Paris: Spacious 4-Bedroom Apartment with Terrace – Montparnasse & Catacombs4 bedrooms · sleeps 8From £5,243 a week
Chateau Raspail Paris: Elegant 2-Bedroom Townhouse Near Montparnasse & Catacombs – Paris2 bedrooms · sleeps 4From £5,068 a week
Chateau Vaugirard Paris: Charming 1-Bedroom Apartment Rental with Family-Friendly Features in Montparnasse Paris1 bedrooms · sleeps 4From £4,746 a week
Chateau Parnasse Paris: Elegant 3-Bedroom Luxury Apartment for Families – Montparnasse3 bedrooms · sleeps 6From £4,711 a week
Villa Autan Vavin Montparnasse & Catacombs: Elegant 3-Bedroom Apartment with Air-Con – Montparnasse3 bedrooms · sleeps 6From £4,697 a weekWhy book your apartment in Montparnasse & Catacombs with Excellence Luxury Villas
The right house, not the nearest one
Montparnasse changes character every few streets, from the brasseries of Vavin to the market lanes of Daguerre and the residential calm of Plaisance, and we know which apartments are quiet at night and which are a short stroll from the RER. With 42 properties in Montparnasse & Catacombs, we can usually find the house that suits you rather than the one that happens to be free. Search by size, pool, location and price, or tell us what you have in mind and we will put together a shortlist.
Book direct
You book with us directly, with no booking fees. Questions about access, parking, pool heating or how far it really is to the nearest beach go to people who can find out the answer.
A concierge who knows the territory
Timed Catacombs tickets and private guided tours, tables at La Coupole and the Closerie des Lilas, market tours, nannies, and transfers from Gare du Nord, Gare Montparnasse and both airports. Our concierge team arranges all of it, leaving you free to decide which terrace to sit on.
A house for every kind of party
Couples, families with small children, three generations together or a crowd of friends celebrating a birthday: we match the house to the group, down to the number of bathrooms and whether the pool is fenced.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is the best place to stay in Montparnasse?
Vavin and boulevard Raspail suit those who want the historic cafés and the Jardin du Luxembourg close by. Rue Daguerre and Denfert-Rochereau suit those who want market streets, the Catacombs and the RER on the doorstep. Plaisance is quieter and often has more space for families.
When is the best time to visit Montparnasse?
April to June and September to October are the most pleasant months for walking and café terraces. August is quieter, with some shops closed while Parisians are away. Winter is good for museums, theatre and oysters in the brasseries.
How long does a visit to the Catacombs take, and is it suitable for children?
Allow about an hour for the route of roughly 1.5 kilometres. There are 131 steps down, 112 back up and no lift. Under-14s must be with an adult, and some children find the bones unsettling. The exit is on avenue René-Coty, a short walk from the entrance.
Can you arrange a private chef at a apartment in Montparnasse & Catacombs?
Yes. Our concierge can arrange a private chef for a single dinner or your whole stay, along with cookery lessons, guided visits, transfers and restaurant reservations.
How much does a luxury propertie in Montparnasse & Catacombs cost?
Across our 42 properties in Montparnasse & Catacombs, weekly rates typically range from £2,900 to £6,000, with the most affordable from around £2,300 a week and the largest estates well above. Prices depend on the size of the property, its location and the season, with July and August the most expensive. These are guide prices based on current listings; each property page shows its own rates for your dates.
How do I get to Montparnasse from London?
The Eurostar arrives at Gare du Nord, and from there the RER B runs direct to Port-Royal and Denfert-Rochereau. The same line serves Charles de Gaulle airport. From Orly, the Orlyval shuttle connects with the RER B at Antony. Our concierge can arrange private transfers.
Are there apartments in Montparnasse & Catacombs for large groups?
Yes. Our Montparnasse & Catacombs collection includes properties with up to 5 bedrooms. Tell us the size of your party and the occasion, and we will send a shortlist that suits it.
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