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The 16th arrondissement was created by the Law of 16 June 1859 which incorporated the former villages (now Parisian neighborhoods) of Auteuil, Passy and Chaillot into Paris; these villages had become communes after the French Revolution and had been in the Seine department ever since.
May 11, 2024 · Along with the 7th arrondissement, the 16th is the best place in the city to see these 20th-century buildings. If this style of architecture is something that intrigues you, follow our Art Nouveau guide to Paris and learn about the history of the buildings as well as where to find them in the city.
- Bois de Boulogne. The 16th arrondissement connects to a large forest on the west of Paris, known as the Bois de Boulogne, which has within in Jardin d’Acclimatation, and the Fondation Louis Vuitton.
- Fondation Louis Vuitton. Located in the Bois de Boulogne park on the edge of Paris, is the Louis Vuitton foundation. It is a private not-for-profit art museum that is run by LVMH, the luxury clothing brand.
- Jardin d’Acclimatation. If you want to visit a theme park but don’t want to invest the full day at Disneyland Paris or Parc Asterix, you can head out to Jardin d’Acclimatation in the 16th arrondissement, which is right on the metro line 1.
- Piscine Molitor. Piscine Molitor, a hotel and outdoor swimming pool complex built in 1929 with an art deco flair. It is a designated historic monument and today holds a 4-star hotel, including swimming pools, spa services, babysitting services and more.
- Musée de la Marine. Palais de Chaillot & fountains of Trocadero. The Trocadero is more than just a pretty viewing platform. In the two curved wings stretching out from the central plaza are some interesting museums.
- Cité de l'Architecture et du Patrimoine. At Trocadero: Architecture et du Patrimoine, left, Eiffel Tower, right. Photo by Mark Craft. The name of this museum is a mouthful.
- CineAqua – Aquarium de Paris. Who ever thought of this concept? Cinema plus an aquarium — together at last. This modern-idea of a fish tank is located in the gardens of the Trocadero and we have always found it interesting for both children and adults.
- Walk from Trocadero to Passy. A stairway on the promenade, photo by Mark Craft. View the Map of This Promenade… Get a real feeling for the 16th Arrondissement on this Paris Insiders Guide Promenade.
Sep 17, 2019 · What You'll Find in the 16th Arrondissement Historically one of the city's most affluent areas, this right-bank district was once home to famous residents including the writers Marcel Proust (for whom a street is named in the area) and Honoré de Balzac (you can visit his house and the adjoining museum-- an entirely free treat for French ...
- Courtney Traub
The arrondissement also has some interesting and little-known places with a history, such as Gustave Eiffel’s aerodynamics laboratory, which is still operational, at 67 Rue Boileau, and the studio of the Breton sculptor René Quillivic at 73 Boulevard de Montmorency.
The 16th arrondissement of Paris is the westernmost of the 20 arrondissements of Paris, the capital city of France. Located on the Right Bank, it is adjacent to the 17th and 8th arrondissements to the northeast, as well as to Boulogne-Billancourt, Hauts-de-Seine to the southwest. Opposite the Seine are the 7th and 15th arrondissements.
