Situated in the 14th arrondissement on the Rive Gauche, or Left Bank, the Paris Denfert-Porte d'Orleans district is an artistic and interesting residential area of the city, encompassing the bohemian area of Montparnasse, beloved of many 20th century artists, writers and painters, and traditionally home to a large Breton community. Hotels in the Denfert-Porte d'Orleans area range from cheap to luxury, with all tastes and budgets catered for, and some of the most quintessential features of this iconic city are on your doorstep.
Top Denfert-Porte d'Orleans Attractions
Boasting better views from within than without, the Tour Montparnasse is a 1970s built tower affording fabulous views over the city from its 59 floors. The tallest building in Paris until 2011 (when it was overtaken by the Tour First), the tower includes a 56th floor restaurant from which you can view the glittering cityscape.
Second only to Père Lachaise, Cimetière du Montparnasse houses its own collection of the great, good and dead, including Serge Gainsbourg, Samuel Beckett, Sartre and Simone de Beauvoir.
Place Denfert-Rochereau is a famous public square and also the location of the Paris Catacombs museum.
Paris Denfert-Porte d'Orleans Hotels
While it is perfectly possible to blow the budget on a unique and luxury boutique hotel in this wonderful Left Bank location of Paris, there are also plenty of distinctive and charming cheap hotels in Denfert-Porte d'Orleans. At walking distance, or a short metro ride away from many of Paris’ most notable landmarks, Denfert-Porte d'Orleans acoommodation options also include serviced apartments and good budget chains.
Eating Out
When it comes to food, Paris simply cannot be beaten. Whether you're looking for a five-star meal or a classic “croquet monsieur“, there is plenty to indulge in! If you have a sweet tooth, you are also in luck. Within the Denfert-Porte d'Orleans district there are plenty of options to keep even the fussiest of eaters happy, including many of the renowned Breton crêperies for which this area is known.