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Which is the best arrondissement to walk around in Paris?

  • The Marais. Located in the 3rd and 4th arrondissements of Paris, the Marais is one of the most historic districts in Paris. ...
  • Montmartre. Montmartre is a bohemian district in the 18th arrondissement of Paris. ...
  • Saint-Germain-des-Prés. ...
  • Canal Saint-Martin. ...
  • The Champs-Élysées. ...
  • The Quartier Latin.




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1st arrondissement (Louvre) After all, it is the heart of Paris and home to the city's crown jewel, the Louvre Museum. It's also close to many other main attractions, including two of Paris' meticulously-crafted gardens: the Jardin des Tuileries and Jardin du Palais Royal.

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Located in the 6th Arrondissement, the neighborhood of Saint-Germain-des-Près is one of the cutest areas to stay in Paris. Here, you will find charming narrow streets filled with beautiful architecture, fancy art galleries, luxury boutiques, first-class restaurants, and lovely boutique hotels.

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Much of Paris is very beautiful. But we'd argue that Montmartre is the prettiest area of them all. Set on a hill in the 18th arrondissement, there are views across the entire city from the grounds of Sacré-Cœur, the white-domed church.

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Le Marais (the 3rd & 4th Arrondissements): The Best Overall Place to Stay in Paris. We don't think it's particularly controversial to say that Le Marais is the best place to stay in Paris.

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A selection of the most beautiful pedestrian streets in Paris
  • Rue des Thermopyles (75014)
  • Rue des Barres (75004)
  • Rue Daguerre (75014)
  • Rue Montorgueil (75002)
  • Rue Saint-Rustique (75018)


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Here are the few places you may want to avoid during your stay: Northern 18th and 19th district at night, around Marx Dormoy, Porte de la Chapelle, La Chapelle, Porte de Clignancourt, Porte de la Villette. Montmarte is very safe day and night.

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Modern-Day Paris Left Bank vs Right Bank You'll still find an artistic student scene in the 5th and 6th on the left bank. However, le Marais on the right bank is considered the most artistic and trendy neighborhood in Paris today.

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14th Arrondissement Which arrondissement is the safest in Paris? It's the 14th. The 14th is located in the southern part of Paris. It's on the Left Bank (“Rive Gauche”) of the Seine, the river that divides the north and south of the city.

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Rue de l'Abreuvoir in 18th arrondissement This Paris street is known as the prettiest street in Paris. Start your stroll at the famous La Maison Rose and continue down the cobbled road towards the Statue of Dalida.

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A dead giveaway for a tourist is speaking with a loud voice. French people tend to be quieter than most Europeans, so keep that in mind when you are out and about. Use your indoor voice that you would have in a museum, and you're good to go!

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The sights of Paris are spread out, and there is nowhere that is really within walking distance of all of them. But there is no need to use taxis: Paris has excellent public transport, and the metro is very easy to use. Wherever you stay in central Paris, there will be a metro station within a hundred metres or so.

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There's too many to name, but some of the highlights include the Eiffel Tower, Musée du Louvre, Musée d'Orsay, Tour Montparnasse, Arc du Triomphe, Picasso Museum, Châteaux de Versailles, Musée Rodin, and Musée National de l'Orangerie.

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Take a Walk along the World's Most Famous Avenue. A short walk along the Champs-Elysées shows you exactly why it is referred to as “the most beautiful avenue in the world”. Yet, even though the avenue is famed for its attractiveness, there's far more to do than simply marvel at the sights.

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Walk: it's totally possible to see all the sights I've included on this one day Paris itinerary just by walking. We did about 9 hours of walking between all these sites (including seeing them too), so if you want to do this, I suggest you wear good shoes (Tropicfeel are pretty decent!).

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If you want the classic Paris experience with all the trimmings, the 8th arrondissement near the Avenue des Champs-Elysees is the best area to stay in Paris.

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