In the 14th arrondissement of Paris, in the south of the city, the district of Alésia (also known as Petit-Montrouge) centers around the square of the same name and also encompasses the Parc Montsouris, the Porte d'Orleans, l’hopital Sainte-Anne and Les Réservoirs de la Vanne.
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This residential area, with older properties as well as more recent developments, offers a variety of accommodation, from large houses to smaller apartments. La Cité Universitaire, on the Boulevard Jourdan, has more than 5,000 students, while the flow of tourists is divided between the catacombs stretching from La Place Denfert-Rochereau to the Rue Rémy Dumoncel, and the delightful 'allées' that meander around the park.
The neighborhood of Alésia is an affordable area, both in terms of rental prices and living costs. In fact, staying in Alésia means a number of shops and fashion boutiques with attractive prices will be close at hand (they are concentrated between the Carrefour Alésia and Rue des Plantes). If you are a keen shopper, booking an apartment in the Alésia district will suit you down to the ground.
If you choose to live in the south of the city, especially in Paris 14, the Alésia neighborhood offers great architectural diversity, with a varied selection of housing (from furnished studios for students to family homes with a courtyard or private garden), but also one of the capital's largest green spaces: the Parc Montsouris. You will find many houses with an adjoining garden, as well as artists' studios and even villas. Often located in suburban cul-de-sacs, they cannot be seen from the street, allowing for true privacy plus the luxury of a shady garden in central Paris. The many Haussmann-style buildings on the Rue d'Alésia contrast with the more modern buildings with their plaster façades, as well as suburban buildings of one or two storeys.
Certain recently renovated zones are also subject to environmental policies designed to minimize car journeys and enhance green space, improving the quality of life for local inhabitants (who already benefit from the nearby Parc Mountsouris) by a few more notches. Alésia is a neighbourhood designed for its community's happiness, where sports club facilities are widely available in a variety of disciplines: martial arts, gyms or swimming. If you have children, you will have no trouble finding a school, with the Alphonse Daudet and Jean Moulin middle schools, the Jacques Monod and Eric Satie high schools, or classes at Cours Saint-John Perse.
And finally, whatever food you're looking for, there are plenty of supermarkets in the Alésia neighborhood and the Mouton-Duvernet market is held on Tuesdays and Fridays at the Place Jacques Demy. Renting a furnished apartment in Alésia is also convenient for trips and visits. This is mainly because the area is very well connected, with the RER, metro, bus and tram all easily accessible. Alesia is also home to the catacombs beneath the city, a unique excursion that is very popular with Parisians. And if you are planning a relaxing stay in Paris, then green spaces are never far away in Alésia. Both families and students enjoy staying in this area, so renting a furnished apartment in Alésia will suit all types of tenant. Check out our furnished apartments for rent in Alésia.