2nd arrondissement, Paris

Lonely PlanetJul 17

A guide to all 20 arrondissements in Paris

Paris’ 20 different districts (called arrondissements), spiral clockwise from the center like a snail shell. Get to know them all with our thorough guide.

city's smallest district

23 things in this story

Au Pied de CochonRestauranthistoric place
Musée du LouvreMuseumblockbuster sight
1st arrondissementNeighborhoodhistoric heart, few residents, many sights
Sainte-ChapellePlace of worshipethereal stained-glass chapel
Rue MontorgueilNeighborhoodstreet stalls and food shops
Bourse de CommerceMuseumcontemporary art space
Place VendômeSighthome of luxurious jewelry brands
rue du Faubourg Saint-HonoréNeighborhoodhigh-end boutiques
rue de RivoliNeighborhoodhigh-street brands
square du Vert-GalantParkpicturesque square on island tip
Petit Bouillon PharamondRestaurantbudget-friendly historic place
LoulouRestaurantMediterranean-infused, terrace has Eiffel Tower view
KeiRestaurantthree-Michelin-starred
La Halle aux GrainsRestaurantat the top of the Bourse de Commerce
rue Sainte-AnneNeighborhoodJapanese restaurants
Opéra GarnierTheatrestarts rue Sainte-Anne
2nd arrondissementNeighborhoodcity's smallest district
Passage des PanoramasTrailoldest 19th-century glass-roofed passage
StohrerBakerybakery opened in 1730
Jardin des TuileriesPark
Jardin du Palais RoyalPark
VerjusBar
AlfredRestaurant

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A guide to all 20 arrondissements in Paris