What is the 20th arrondissement known for?

Also known as Ménilmontant (pronounced [menilmɔ̃tɑ̃]), it is located on the right bank of the River Seine and contains the city’s cosmopolitan districts Ménilmontant and Belleville. The 20th arrondissement is also internationally known for the Père Lachaise Cemetery where one can find the tombs of many famous artists.

Is 20th arrondissement safe?

Because the 20th is one of the “grittier” areas of the city, and (unfortunately) many people associate ethnic diversity with potential danger, some visitors wonder whether it’s safe to stay here. However, I want to reassure readers that as a general rule, the 20th is as safe as the rest of the city.

What’s the meaning of arrondissement?

1 : an administrative district of some large French cities. 2 : the largest division of a French department.

Why is Paris divided into arrondissements?

The previous 12 arrondissements were all rearranged to give us the city’s current layout. What’s with the snail shell shape? The story goes that Paris settled on a spiral pattern for the numbering of its arrondissements when the number of districts was extended from 12 to 20.

How many arrondissements are there in Paris?

twenty arrondissements
The twenty arrondissements are arranged in the form of a clockwise spiral (often likened to a snail shell), starting from the middle of the city, with the first on the Right Bank (north bank) of the Seine. In French, notably on street signs, the number is often given in Roman numerals.

What is the poorest arrondissement in Paris?

Grigny, a southern suburb of Paris (pictured below), is reportedly the poorest commune in France, with a poverty rate of 44.8 percent, three times higher than the national average.

What should I avoid in Paris?

15 Things Not to Do in Paris

• Don’t eat at the famous brasseries.
• Don’t limit yourself to the grands magasins.
• Don’t plan any meals in tourist areas.
• Don’t skip the smaller museums.
• Don’t avoid the metro.
• Don’t waste time on the Champs-Elysees.
• Don’t stay inside the city limits.
• Don’t wait in line at the Eiffel Tower.

What is the best arrondissement to live in in Paris?

The best area to live as an expat in Paris

• 8th arrondissement – Champs Elysées area.
• 16th arrondissement – Passy and Trocadero area.
• 1st and 2nd arrondissement – Opera and Louvre area.
• 3rd and 4th arrondissement – Marais area.
• 5th and 6th arrondissement – Saint Germain area.

Which is the richest arrondissement in Paris?

7th arrondissement
The 7th arrondissement, the city’s wealthiest, has an average household income more than three times that of the 19th, the city’s poorest.

What is the richest arrondissement in Paris?

Where do the rich live in Paris?

The 16th arrondissement is commonly thought to be one of the richest parts of Paris (see Auteuil-Neuilly-Passy), and features some of the most expensive real estate in France including the famous Auteuil “villas”, heirs to 19th century high society country houses, they are exclusive gated communities with huge houses …