Sèvres-Lecourbe: history and sights
Served by: metro line 6.
Did you know?
Named after General Lecourbe, a Napoleonic officer renowned for his tactical skill during military campaigns in Switzerland and Germany.
Anecdote
General Lecourbe particularly distinguished himself during the 1799 Swiss campaign, against Austrian and Russian troops.
Around Sèvres-Lecourbe
- Institut Pasteur, 900 m away — A scientific foundation created by Louis Pasteur, still at the forefront of global biomedical research.
- Tour Montparnasse, 1600 m away — An iconic skyscraper offering one of the finest panoramas over Paris from its summit.
- Rue Lecourbe, 650 m away — A long shopping street in the 15th arrondissement, lined with local shops.