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Things to Do in Montparnasse, Paris

Known for its artistic history and lively atmosphere, with many restaurants, cafes, and theaters, including La Coupole and Le Dôme. The Montparnasse Tower offers panoramic views, while the nearby Edgar Quinet market operates on Wednesdays and Saturdays.

Known for its artistic history and lively atmosphere, with many restaurants, cafes, and theaters, including La Coupole and Le Dôme. The Montparnasse Tower offers panoramic views, while the nearby Edgar Quinet market operates on Wednesdays and Saturdays.

  • Montparnasse CemeteryCemetery
  • Fondation Cartier pour l'art contemporainArt Museum
  • Port-Royal AbbeyMonastery
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By TripSapien · Updated August 25, 2026

Top things to do in Montparnasse

  • Montparnasse Cemetery in Montparnasse, Paris

    Montparnasse Cemetery

    ★ 4.5 · 1.0k
    Cemetery★

    Tree-lined graveyard with the resting places of writers & artists including Sartre & Beckett.

    Mon–Fri
    8 AM – 6 PM
    Sat
    8:30 AM – 6 PM
    Sun
    9 AM – 6 PM
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  • Fondation Cartier pour l'art contemporain in Montparnasse, Paris

    Fondation Cartier pour l'art contemporain

    ★ 4.3 · 5.1k
    Art Museum★

    Foundation hosting temporary exhibits housed in an airy building designed by architect Jean Nouvel.

    Mon
    Closed
    Tue
    11 AM – 10 PM
    Wed–Fri
    11 AM – 8 PM
    Sat
    11 AM – 8 PM
    Sun
    11 AM – 8 PM
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  • Port-Royal Abbey in Montparnasse, Paris

    Port-Royal Abbey

    ★ 4.6 · 194
    Monastery★

    abbey located in Paris, in France

    Mon–Fri
    2:30 PM – 6 PM
    Sat
    Closed
    Sun
    10:30 AM – 11:30 AM
    Website ↗Map ↗
  • Beyoga in Montparnasse, Paris

    Beyoga

    ★ 4.9 · 316
    Yoga Studio

    A yoga studio in Paris offering over 40 classes per week in various yoga styles, open seven days a week.

    Website ↗Map ↗
  • Musée de la Libération de Paris – musée du Général-Leclerc – musée Jean-Moulin in Montparnasse, Paris

    Musée de la Libération de Paris – musée du Général-Leclerc – musée Jean-Moulin

    ★ 4.6 · 1.9k
    History Museum

    2 separate museums, documenting the lives of French liberator Leclerc & resistance leader Moulin.

    Mon
    Closed
    Tue–Fri
    10 AM – 5:50 PM
    Sat
    10 AM – 5:50 PM
    Sun
    10 AM – 5:50 PM
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  • Marché Edgar-Quinet in Montparnasse, Paris

    Marché Edgar-Quinet

    ★ 4.4 · 320
    Market
    Mon–Tue
    Closed
    Wed
    7 AM – 1:30 PM
    Thu–Fri
    Closed
    Sat
    7 AM – 2:30 PM
    Sun
    Closed
    Website ↗Map ↗
  • Port-Royal Market in Montparnasse, Paris

    Port-Royal Market

    ★ 4.3 · 118
    Market
    Mon
    Closed
    Tue
    7 AM – 1:30 PM
    Wed
    Closed
    Thu
    7 AM – 1:30 PM
    Fri
    Closed
    Sat
    7 AM – 2:30 PM
    Sun
    Closed
    Website ↗Map ↗

Where to eat & drink in Montparnasse

  • La Coupole in Montparnasse, Paris

    La Coupole

    ★ 4.4 · 16.4k
    French· €30–90

    Refined restaurant with art deco features offering creative French & seasonal cuisine.

    Mon
    8 AM – 11 PM
    Tue–Fri
    8 AM – 12 AM
    Sat
    8 AM – 12 AM
    Sun
    8 AM – 11 PM
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Map of Montparnasse with pinned top attractions (1 through 8)
  1. 1Montparnasse Cemetery
  2. 2Fondation Cartier pour l'art contemporain
  3. 3Port-Royal Abbey
  4. 4Beyoga
  5. 5Musée de la Libération de Paris – musée du Général-Leclerc – musée Jean-Moulin
  6. 6Marché Edgar-Quinet
  7. 7La Coupole
  8. 8Port-Royal Market

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