- Updated: 19.10.2024
16th arrondissement in Paris
16th arrondissement of Paris (arrondissement de Passy) is one of the 20 administrative districts of the French capital. It was formed after the annexation of the towns of Auteuil Passy and Chaillot to Paris in 1860.
It is located on the right bank of the Seine in the southwest of the city. Its eastern border runs along the Seine, while its western border runs along the Peripherique of Paris. it is adjacent to the 17th and 8th arrondissement to the northeast, and to Boulogne-Billancourt to the southwest. Opposite the Seine are the 7th arrondissement and 15th arrondissements.
16th arrondissement is generally considered to be one of the wealthiest areas in Paris and is home to some of the most expensive real estate in France, secular country houses, exclusive gated communities with huge houses surrounded by gardens, which is extremely rare in Paris.
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Most well-know streets: Avenue Kleber, Avenue d'Iena, Avenue Marceau, Avenue Victor Hugo.
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Attractions and interesting places::
Arc de Triomphe
Trocadero
Palace of Chaillot
Modern Art Museum
Guimet Museum of Oriental Arts
Maritime Museum
Marmottan Monet Museum
Wine Museum
Baccarat Crystal Museum
House-Museum of Balzac
Georges Clemenceau Museum
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Best Hotels in 16th arrondissement of Paris
Paris's 16th arrondissement is known for its upscale neighborhoods and attractions, there is a business-like, fashionable atmosphere here. One of the best places for a luxury stay in Paris.
• Shangri-La Paris - situated in a former royal residence, this luxurious hotel offers stunning views of the Eiffel Tower and the River Seine.
• Hotel Raphael - a historic hotel with a sophisticated atmosphere and a rooftop terrace providing panoramic views of Paris.
Hotels and apartments on the Paris map
Booking.comRER: lines С
Metro: lines 2, 6, 9 и 10
Buses: lines 22, 30, 32, 52, 62, 70, 72, 82, 92, PC1.