Pasteur: history and sights
Served by: metro lines 6 and 12.
Did you know?
Named in honour of Louis Pasteur, whose work on vaccination and microbiology revolutionised modern medicine. The Institut Pasteur, still active in global research today, stands nearby.
Anecdote
Louis Pasteur is buried in a richly decorated crypt within the Institut Pasteur that bears his name.
Around Pasteur
- Institut Pasteur, 180 m away — A scientific foundation created by Louis Pasteur, still at the forefront of global biomedical research.
- Musée Pasteur, 190 m away — Louis Pasteur's preserved apartment, retracing his life and major scientific discoveries.
- Place de Catalogne, 650 m away — A modern square with a distinctive circular design, created by Spanish architect Ricardo Bofill.