A little history
The district owes its name to the Carthusian monastery founded in the 17th century. Its Sainte-Marie-Madeleine church remains a major landmark on the avenue.
In pictures
Photos: Wikimedia Commons contributors, free license.
Landmarks
- ●The Carthusian church
- ●Avenue des Chartreux
- ●The Palais Longchamp nearby
Things to do
- ●Go to the market and shops on the avenue
- ●Join Longchamp by metro
- ●Strolling through residential streets
Verified details
Useful contacts
In an emergency : 15 · 17 · 18 · 112
Mairie des 4e et 5e
13 square Sidi-Brahim — 04 91 14 60 30
Commissariat des 4e et 5e
136 avenue des Chartreux — 04 84 35 32 00
Hôpital de la Timone
264 rue Saint-Pierre — 04 91 38 00 00
Pompiers
18 ou 112
SAMU
15
Encombrants
Collecte gratuite sur rendez-vous — 0 800 94 94 08
Contact details come from official public-service websites. Check opening hours before travelling.