Paris Arrondissement Guides
What to See in Paris by Arrondissement (District)
In 1860, the Emperor Napoleon III redivided Paris into twenty arrondissements (municipal districts), with the 1st arrondissement located in the historic center, near the left bank of the Seine, and the 19 remaining districts spiraling out clockwise (see a helpful interactive map at About.com Europe Travel ). Each arron
Guide to the 1st Arrondissement in Paris
A succinct guide to what to see and do in Paris's 1st arrondissement, including the Louvre Museum and the Tuileries Gardens.
Guide to the 15th Arrondissement in Paris
A succinct guide to what to see and do in Paris' 15th arrondissement (district), a relatively unchartered area of the city of lights that features charming residential streets, a waterpark and the city's largest convention center.
Guide to the 14th Arrondissement in Paris
A succinct guide to what to see and do in Paris' 14th arrondissement (district), the pulse of south Paris and the home of the legendary Montparnasse neighborhood.
Guide to the 13th Arrondissement in Paris
A succinct guide to the 13th arrondissement (district) of Paris, France, a relatively unchartered area of Paris that's exemplary of a shifting contemporary Paris and houses a lively Chinatown and the sprawling, ultramodern National Library.
Guide to the 12th Arrondissement in Paris
A succinct guide to what to see and do in Paris' 12th arrondissement (district), a lesser-known part of the city that houses historic train station Gare de Lyon and the Bois de Vincennes, an enormous park known as Paris' "lungs".
Guide to the 11th Arrondissement in Paris
A succinct guide to the 11th arrondissement (district) of Paris, France, an edgy, ethnically diverse area of the city that houses sights such as the Place de la Bastille and its majestic modern operahouse.
Guide to the 10th Arrondissement of Paris
A succinct guide to what to see and do in the 10th arrondissement (district) of Paris, France, an edgy working-class area just a stone's throw from the bustling city center and department stores district that counts some of Paris' hidden gems.
Guide to the 9th Arrondissement in Paris
A succinct guide to what to see and do in the 9th arrondissement (district) of Paris, France, a stately historic area well-known for its Belle-Epoque department stores and elegant shopping galleries, popular theaters and hilly residential streets.
Guide to the 8th Arrondissement in Paris
A succinct guide to the 8th arrondissement (district) in Paris, France, a bustling center of commerce and the home of famous attractions including the Arc de Triomphe and the Champs-Elysees.
Guide to the 16th Arrondissement in Paris
A succinct guide to the 16th arrondissement (district) of Paris, France, an elegant, upwardly mobile area of the city which houses important museums such as the Claude Monet/Marmotton Museum and the Palais de Tokyo, in addition to quiet, charming neighborhoods like the area known as Passy.
Guide to the 17th Arrondissement in Paris
A succinct guide to what to see and do in the 17th arrondissement (district) of Paris, a somewhat unchartered area in the northwest corner of the city that combines quiet upper-middle class neighborhoods and formerly seamy artists' stomping grounds like Place de Clichy.
Guide to the 2nd Arrondissement in Paris
A succinct guide to main sights and attractions in the 2nd arrondissement of Paris, including the historic stock exchange (Bourse) and the Montorgueil neighborhood.
Guide to the 3rd Arrondissement in Paris
A succinct guide to the 3rd arrondissement (district) in Paris, France, including suggestions for what to see and do in the 3rd arrondissement.
Guide to the 4th Arrondissement in Paris
A succinct guide to main sights and attractions in Paris' 4th arrondissement, including the Centre Georges Pompidou and Notre Dame Cathedral.
Guide to the 5th Arrondissement in Paris
A succinct guide to main sights and attractions in Paris' 5th arrondissement, including
Guide to the 6th Arrondissement in Paris
A succinct guide to what to see and do in Paris' 6th arrondissement (district), including Luxembourg Garden and the once-arty Saint-Germain-des-Prés district.
Guide to the 20th Arrondissement in Paris
A succinct guide to what to see and do in Paris' 20th and final arrondissement (district), a gritty working class area whose immigrant roots, stately Pere Lachaise cemetery and surprisingly quiet stretches lend a particular charm.
Guide to the 19th Arrondissement in Paris
A succinct guide to what to see and do in Paris' 19th arrondissement (district), a relatively unknown area of northeast Paris that features a sweeping romantic-style park, lively cinemas and a science and industry museum.
Guide to the 18th Arrondissement in Paris
A succinct guide to what to see and do in the 18th arrondissement (district) of Paris, France, one of the areas most frequented by visitors thanks to its sweeping viewpoints, art-drenched history and charming, village-like streets. The 18th arrondissement also includes lively, bustling immigrant neighborhoods such as Barbes and La Goutte d'Or.
Guide to the 7th Arrondissement in Paris
A succinct guide to what to see and do in Paris' 7th arrondissement, which houses some of the city's most celebrated attractions-- including the Eiffel Tower.