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Paris Neighborhoods
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Canal St-Martin, Bastille and Oberkampf The Bastille district has calmed considerably since its infamous prison was destroyed by revolutionaries in 1789. It has a lively, if somewhat outmoded, nightlife scene centered around the rue de la Roquette... |
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From the Tour Eiffel to the Arc de Triomphe The world-famous avenue des Champs-Élysées is beautifully framed by the majestic Arc de Triomphe at one end and palatial Belle Époque museums at the other, an impressive setting for... |
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Ile de la Cité and Ile St-Louis As the historic cradle of Paris -- first settled over 2,300 years ago by the Gallic Parisii tribe -- some of the city's oldest "must see" sights are found on the Île de la Cité, including... |
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Montmartre Rising above the city on the highest hill in Paris is Montmartre, known for its colorful bohemian past -- and the recent Amélie movie. Many head for the icy-white Basilique du Sacré-Coeur... |
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Montparnasse With so many budget hotels and good-value bistros, this area is a great option for those who plan on spending a lot of time on the Left Bank. You can stay clear of the ugly streets at the foot of the hulking... |
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St-Germain Gentrified to the hilt and painfully chic, St-Germain gets its name from the ancient church of St-Germain-des-Prés, the oldest house of worship in Paris. The narrow streets and historic facades... |
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The Faubourg St-Honoré and the Louvre This is the least claustrophobic district of central Paris, with the grand Louvre museum, formal Jardin des Tuileries, and vast place de la Concorde stretched out majestically between the Seine and the... |
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The Grands Boulevards The Grands Boulevards are technically a series of broad avenues stretching in an arc across the Right Bank from the place de la Madeleine to the place de la Bastille, although the term usually refers to... |
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The Marais The Marais is one of those rare Parisian neighborhoods that combines excellent museums, boutiques, dining, and nightlife in a postcard-perfect historic setting. It's also home to the city's largest Jewish... |
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The Quartier Latin The Latin Quarter has been the center of French academia since the 13th century, so it's no surprise that the shopping, eating, and entertainment options appeal mainly to a student population, with a heavy... |
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Western Paris The cashmere-clad, Parisian version of the SUV-driving soccer mom can be found in the elegant residential neighborhood districts of Passy and Auteuil -- for residents the allure of quiet, calm streets... |
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