Paris is one of the best city breaks in Europe – but planning a trip to the French capital can be overwhelming, especially when it comes to discovering the best neighbourhoods to stay in Paris. So, which are the best areas in Paris to base yourself in? It all depends on the type of trip you're hoping for. Luckily, the best hotels in Paris are scattered across the city's arrondissements, as are the top restaurants in Paris .
The good news, then, is that you've got options – this a city where you could take to a different neighbourhood each time you stay and have a different experience. Here, we break down our favourite arrondissements to call home for a weekend – for everything from shopping to nightlife to seeing the classic sights and things to do in Paris. Here, we answer some of your questions about staying in Paris – and share our favourite neighbourhoods in town for those who don't know the city well.
As we said above, it all depends on what you're looking for from a trip to Paris. The 7th arrondissement (more on these below) is where some of the most iconic attractions such as the Eiffel Tower and lots of the museums sit, while the area around Pigalle is where you'll find nightlife (including the Moulin Rouge). Montmartre is one of our favourite areas – it's touristy, but the steep hilly streets and sweet street markets offer a postcard-pretty take on the city.
An arrondissement is just a district – much like London's boroughs or New York's neighbourhoods. T.
