Alésia: history and sights
Served by: metro line 4.
Did you know?
Named after the Battle of Alesia (52 BC), where Vercingetorix was defeated by Julius Caesar following a long siege. The name honours this founding episode of Gallic history, even though the real battle site lies in Burgundy, far from Paris.
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The name honours a founding episode of Gallic history.
Around Alésia
- Parc Montsouris, 900 m away — A large English-style park in the 14th arrondissement, laid out in the 19th century with a lake and rolling lawns.
- Cité internationale universitaire, 1300 m away — An international campus with varied architectural pavilions representing dozens of countries.
- Rue d'Alésia, 400 m away — A shopping street known for its discount fashion outlets and reduced-price boutiques.