Falguière: history and sights
Served by: metro line 12.
Did you know?
Named after Jean-Alexandre Falguière, a 19th-century French sculptor known for his academic works and statues displayed in several Parisian monuments.
Anecdote
Falguière was one of the most celebrated sculptors of his time, winning the prestigious Prix de Rome in 1859.
Around Falguière
- Musée de La Poste, 170 m away — A museum tracing French postal history through machines, artefacts and one of Europe's largest stamp collections.
- Institut Pasteur, 350 m away — A scientific foundation created by Louis Pasteur, still at the forefront of global biomedical research.
- Musée Pasteur, 350 m away — Louis Pasteur's preserved apartment, retracing his life and major scientific discoveries.
- Place de Catalogne, 550 m away — A modern square with a distinctive circular design, created by Spanish architect Ricardo Bofill.