Each central Paris arrondissement has its own character. For history and icons, choose the 1st, 4th or 7th; for fashion and luxury, the 6th, 8th or 9th; for art and a young vibe, the 3rd, 5th or 10th.
- 1st (Louvre): the Louvre, Palais Royal, Tuileries Garden and luxury shopping. 2nd (Bourse): Rue Montorgueil, with plenty of shops and eateries.
- 3rd (Haut Marais): galleries, fashion and the Picasso Museum. 4th (Le Marais): Notre-Dame, Île de la Cité, Place des Vosges and Hôtel de Ville; great for walking.
- 5th (Latin Quarter): the Sorbonne, the Panthéon, cafés and bookshops, with a young feel. 6th (Saint-Germain-des-Prés): Luxembourg Gardens, galleries and classic cafés.
- 7th (Eiffel Tower): the Eiffel Tower, Les Invalides and Musée d'Orsay. 8th (Champs-Élysées): the Champs-Élysées, Arc de Triomphe, Place de la Concorde and luxury shopping.
- 9th (Opéra): Opéra Garnier, Galeries Lafayette and Printemps. 10th (Canal Saint-Martin): the canal, cafés and a multicultural feel, near Gare du Nord and Gare de l'Est.