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The City of Paris is divided into twenty arrondissements municipaux, administrative districts, more simply referred to as arrondissements (pronounced [aʁɔ̃dismɑ̃] ⓘ). These are not to be confused with departmental arrondissements , which subdivide the larger French departments .
Les arrondissements de Paris sont des divisions administratives intracommunales qui partagent la capitale française en vingt arrondissements municipaux. Ils servent de cadre à l'élection des conseillers de Paris, investis des compétences conjointes de conseillers municipaux et de conseillers départementaux .
- 20 arrondissements créés en 1859
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The arrondissement of Paris is an arrondissement of France in the Île-de-France region. It covers exactly the commune and department of Paris. Its population is 2,190,327 (2016), and its area is 105.4 km 2 (40.7 sq mi). It has one subdivision: the commune of Paris, which itself has 20 subdivisions: the 20 municipal arrondissements of Paris.
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It is governed locally together with the 2nd, 3rd and 4th arrondissement, with which it forms the 1st sector of Paris ( Paris-Centre ). Also known as Louvre, the arrondissement is situated principally on the right bank of the River Seine. It also includes the west end of the Île de la Cité.
A municipal arrondissement (French: arrondissement municipal, pronounced [aʁɔ̃dismɑ̃ mynisipal] ), is a subdivision of the commune, used in the three largest cities: Paris, Lyon, and Marseille. It functions as an even lower administrative division, with its own mayor.
Our interactive Paris map shows the 20 arrondissements with attractions and landmarks, the city's two great forests, the Seine River, and top attractions plus a few key destinations outside of the city such as Versailles, Disneyland Paris, La Vallée Village discount shopping center, the La Défense business district, and the three closest interna...
Feb 18, 2024 · February 18, 2024 by Tiana Thompson. Welcome to the complete guide to the Paris Arrondissements! The Marais district in Paris. Whether you’re interested in history, art, or food, the arrondissements of Paris provide a diverse range of experiences.
