"Whether you plan to live in, or have a vacation property in Paris, understanding the arrondissements, defined districts, is essential. Arrondissement number 1 is in the centre, that's where you'll find some of the biggest landmarks, the Louvre Museum and the Arc de Triomphe. Then the arrondissements spiral out in a loop until they reach the 20 th - a former working-class district and one of the greenest spaces of Paris, which in parts has a very villagey feel."
"It can surprise buyers that the preconceived ideas they have about a district are sometimes wrong, and the best way to really know a place in Paris is to experience it, check out where the metro stations are, people watch at the local café, wander the streets, the squares and parks, and take a look at the restaurants and shops - that way you'll really know which arrondissement is best for you."
Arrondissements are the twenty numbered districts of Paris that spiral outward from the centre like a snail; each district has its own village-like character. Arrondissement 1 sits at the centre and contains major landmarks such as the Louvre Museum and the Arc de Triomphe. The districts vary from the 7th, with the Eiffel Tower, strong metro links, local boulangeries and rue Cler market, to the 16th, known for mansions and wide avenues, and the 20th, a formerly working-class, green area with a villagey feel. Choosing a district benefits from experiencing metro access, cafés, streets, parks, restaurants and shops in person.
Read at The Good Life France
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