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Paris Districts with Map and List

Paris is divided into 20 unique districts called arrondissements, spiraling outwards from the city center (think numbered zones, 1 to 20, going clockwise). Each arrondissement offers its own character and attractions. Free maps from tourist information centers or hotels will help you navigate and discover hidden gems throughout the city. You can see where these districts are on the map below. Below that, you can find the must-see places in these districts. Notably, the 12th and 16th districts boast large parks, Bois de Vincennes and Bois de Boulogne, for those seeking green escapes.

Paris Districts – Arrondissements

Central Paris (1st arr., 2nd arr., 3rd arr., 4th arr.)

Left Bank (5th arr., 6th arr., 7th arr.)

Inner Paris (8th arr., 9th arr.)

East Paris (10th arr., 11th arr., 12th arr.)

South Paris (13th arr., 14th arr., 15th arr.)

West Paris (16th arr., 17th arr.)

Paris Hills (18th arr., 19th arr., 20th arr.)

La Défense

Beyond central Paris, the outlying suburbs are called Les Banlieues. Schematically, those on the west of Paris (Neuilly-sur-Seine, Boulogne-Billancourt, Saint Cloud, Levallois) are wealthy residential communities. Those to the north are poorer communities, and very ethnically diverse. Those to the south are a mix of rough and poor neighbourhoods alongside very affluent communities. Finally, those to the east are usually lower-middle class mingled with a few upper-middle class communities.

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