From what used to be a small town centered around islands, Paris has become one of the visited and beloved cities to ever exist. As time went on it grew larger and larger, forming its 20 neighborhoods, or arrondissements as the French people call them. When you look at a map of Paris today, it's easy to see that the Paris arrondissements form a spiral starting from Île de la Cité, with the Seine river flowing through it. These arrondissements are all very different, with very notable features that makes you wonder how could they all possbly be a part of the same city. Let's have a look at them!
The Heart of Paris: 1st and 2nd Arrondissements
This area marks the most central and oldest districts of Paris. This is where most people form the classic idea of Paris, with its centuries of old architecture and magnificent castles and palaces. When royal houses still ruled France, this was the seat of their power, centered around the Louvre Palace.
