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The 17th Arrondissement is not a typical tourist area, but it is in close proximity to the 8th Arrondissement and, therefore, close to the Champs…

The 16th Arrondissement is located on the West Side of Paris and hosts a large number of embassies, as well as the wealthy residential districts…

The 15th Arrondissement is the largest Arrondissement of central Paris. It is a quiet and upscale neighborhood, and is also home to some of the…

Although mostly residential, the 14th Arrondissement is best known for the Montparnasse station, the towering skyscraper Tour Montparnasse, the Paris Catacombs, and the Parc Montsouris.…

The 13th Arrondissement centers on the Place d’ Italie and borders the Latin Quarter. Up until the late 1990s, the 13th Arrondissement was known only for its…

Near the Gare de Lyon, the 12th Arrondissement is different from the rest of Paris, as it is less touristy and crowded. It is, however,…

The 11th Arrondissement is home to two different but equally blossoming centers of Parisian nightlife. The streets northwest of Place de Bastille are full of small…

The 10th Arrondissement centers around the Canal St. Martin and the restaurants and cafés which line its banks. The two great train stations, Gare du…

Known locally as “SoPi” (South Pigalle), Paris’ active working class 9th Arrondissement, just east of the Opera Garnier and north of the Grands Boulevards, is…

The expensive 8th arrondissement is located on the Right Bank (rive droit), and hugs the beautiful Champs Elysees. Most of the best hotels in Paris…

The 7th Arrondissement is known as St-Germain-des-Pres because the church of that name is a landmark in this area. Great for shopping and eating, this…

The 6th Arrondissement, also known as St. Germain de Pres, is a colorful part of the Left Bank that was once the favorite hangout spot…

The 5th Arrondissement is located on the left bank (rive gauche), which provides a great view of Notre Dame and is in close proximity to…

The 4th Arrondissement lies along the Seine and on the Ile St. Louis. The 4th is a good chunk of what used to be medieval…

The 3rd Arrondissement is in the upper Marais district near the beautiful Place de Vosges. It is a busy and vibrant location. There are several…

The Second Arrondissement is in the heart of Paris and is close to many tourist attractions, fabulous shopping, and great restaurants. It is also one…

The 1st Arrondissement is located in the very heart of Paris. It is walking distance from most tourist sites and landmarks, such as the Louvre,…

Make dinner reservations for small or upscale restaurants in advance Reserve a table, unless you are heading to McDonald’s or a neighborhood café. If you are…

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You’ve just completed this course! Merci pour votre temps et vos efforts. I truly hope that you were able to achieve the goals you have set…