The 14th arrondissement of Paris, officially named arrondissement de l'Observatoire, after the Paris Observatory), is one of the 20 arrondissements of the capital city of France. It is situated on the left bank of the River Seine and contains most of the Montparnasse district. Although today Montparnasse is best known for its skyscraper, the Tour Montparnasse, and its major railway terminus, the Gare Montparnasse, these are both actually located in the neighboring 15th arrondissement. The district has traditionally been home to many artists as well as a Breton community, arrived at the beginning of the 20th century upon the creation of the Montparnasse railway terminus.

Universities located in the 14th arrondissement also include the Cité Internationale Universitaire de Paris, which is located near the Parc Montsouris, the Stade Charléty and the catacombs; and the Paris School of Economics.

Places of interest include:

• Paris Catacombs museum
• Cimetière du Montparnasse
• Fondation Cartier pour l'Art Contemporain
• Gare Montparnasse
• Michael Servetus statue
• Montparnasse area
• Musée Lenine
• Musée Jean Moulin
• Paris Observatory
• La Santé Prison
• Tour Montparnasse
• Sainte-Anne Hospital Center

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