A GUIDE TO EVERY NEIGHBORHOOD IN PARIS (from a French perspective)

Giving you insider tips to find the area of Paris that best fit your needs and your budget !
TIMESTAMPS MENU and other HELPFUL VIDS LINKED BELOW ⇩⇩⇩
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I based my description of every neighborhood on my personal experience, on the experiences of people I know who've lived there and on publicly available statistics. Every area has advantages and inconvenients, and people can have different perceptions of the same place, so please tell me what areas of Paris you know, and if you would recommend them or not !
✰ TIMESTAMPS MENU ✰
00:00 - intro
02:00 - 1st arrondissement
03:00 - 2nd arrondissement
03:40 - 3rd arrondissement
04:14 - 4th arrondissement
05:00 - 5th arrondissement
05:37 - 6th arrondissement
06:45 - 7th arrondissement
07:43 - 8th arrondissement
08:34 - 9th arrondissement
09:55 - 10th arrondissement
10:48 - 11th arrondissement
12:01 - 12th arrondissement
13:22 - 13th arrondissement
14:14 - 14th arrondissement
15:16 - 15th arrondissement
16:17 - 16th arrondissement
17:48 - 17th arrondissement
18:29 - 18th arrondissement
19:35 - 19th arrondissement
20:28 - 20th arrondissement
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✰ VIDEO CREDITS ✰
Some of the footage and photos in this video belongs to me, but here are some channels that I used some other footage from :
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♫ MUSIC ♫
Jobii - First Sip of Coffee : link.epidemicsound.com/jobii
Big thanks to my friend Ibrahim for gifting me a lapel mic, it was my first time using it and I truly believe it has really improved my audio quality !

[@driddy1]

OMG this was absolutely the best neighborhood breakdown of Paris ever! Thank you so much for putting this together 🙏❤️🙌

[@claraontheroad3049]

Oh, thank you for your comment and your support, that makes me so happy!!

[@Rotadiva]

Im an expat living in Paris now for 13 years. You did a great job breaking these down. Chapeau.

[@claraontheroad3049]

Thank you so much!!

[@MaritaAbraham]

Incredible video, one of the most useful pieces of content I have seen about Paris! thank you so much, you are a life saver and i love the way you went into detail about the streets and everything! Would love to see one where you talk about how to get access to services as a foreigner in Paris (eg Bank Account, Phone Number when you have temporary accomodation and also maybe another one about the best ways to find accomodation etc! )

[@claraontheroad3049]

Thank you so much for your comment, I'm very glad my video is helpful to you! As far as getting accesses to services, I'll see if I can create a good video on that, but I'd say in the mean time that @DamonDominique 's videos are a great starting point. I also have a video on how to apartment hunt in Paris so I hope that will give you some insight!

[@shyft09]

When we first moved to Paris I had to have a French bank account to rent somewhere, and an estate agent told me to apply for an HSBC international account from HSBC Paris - it was great advice, you can apply for the account online, you don't need to have a French address and it only took a few days to set up. Once we had a Paris address, we ended up switching to SocGen for various reasons, but I still have the HSBC account

[@alistairt7544]

This was so immensely helpful! The last time I stayed in Paris, I stayed with my host mom's dad, Papé, and he lived in the 16th, two blocks away from Place Victor Hugo. I studied in Lyon and on my last 15 days, I decided to spend it in Paris. It was already my 2nd time since I visited after secondary school but I was so young and clueless back then that I didn't get to fully enjoy the city. But I had no clue the 16th is the most expensive Arrondissement at that time, but it all makes sense now. He lived in a penthouse and his apartment had old paintings and was really posh. I stayed in an apt at the same building on the 1st floor and had my own space and privacy. He'll just give me a call to invite for dinner. The stores were expensive but it was so quiet and safe that it felt like a nice neighbourhood to raise a family. He even mentioned a building nearby that was owned by one of the Princes of Saudi Arabia so nonchalantly haha I just loved how close I was to the metro and close enough to a lot of the sights. I spent a lot of time around Ile Saint-Louis and the Marais. I miss Paris and have def thought about moving there. The urge is getting stronger every year. My friend moving there to teach English def is not helping me refraining from moving lol

[@elizabethhill2923]

Thank you for putting this together. It was great!

[@nikitazhelunitsin3884]

Very nice video! I've been to Paris quite a few times and was always trying to wrap my head around the concept of arrondissements and how they differ. This video clarifies a lot. Thanks Clara!

[@paulacaffey6026]

Truly, your video is the first of its kind, at least that I have ever seen. Plus, the use of maps, videos, essential landmarks was superb! I have been to Paris many times, but did not really get to understand several of the arrondissements, esp for living. I just subscribed to your channel. I will be interested to see whether you focus on a few arrondissements in particular for living - and for living just outside of Paris where a friend of mine opted to do. She is very short commute to the Marais and I actually grew to appreciate her area (I think in or near Bois de Vincennes). Anyway, superb video!

[@chichinabero]

I'm moving to Paris to study at Sciences Po in the Fall and your videos are an invaluable source of information. Thank you for sharing!!

[@claraontheroad3049]

I'm so glad I can help, don't hesitate if you have questions!

[@malavikaranjan5239]

Hey. I'm moving to Paris around the same time. Would love to get in touch

[@MrCubaes]

hands down the clearest explanation of Paris arrondissement from my experience your opinions on each neighborhood is spot on thank you Clara.

[@rayreyes8497]

I am learning French and often hear about people living in the 20e or the 14e arrondissement...I was not expecting to find such a wonderful description of them all! Thank you!

[@kentbyron7608]

Wow! A real native sharing her experience! What a huge blessing! Thank you! Subscribed!🌹🌞

[@deemarx-kelly1488]

Great video!! this was very helpful for me to understand the arrangement and character of the various neighborhoods!

[@patrickpk4421]

Loved your to the point review of all the arrondissements! Merci!

[@CC-gn3rc]

Thank you! I appreciate your genuine personality and the overview you shared.

[@yannip2083]

Excellent video on the arrondissements! Thank you, Clara!

[@claraontheroad3049]

You're welcome, thank you for the support !

[@hometv438]

Definitely one of the best videos about Paris out there. Kudos

[@claraontheroad3049]

Wow, thank you so much !

[@vamshikodipaka1907]

very useful information with clear explanation, great!

[@christopherfernandes4401]

Thank you for all the information on Paris neighborhoods. Found it very helpful.

[@jimsteinberg9291]

Outstanding neighborhood overview. Exactly the breakdown that I was seeking. Merci!

[@RealRichardTalbot]

1st district is the rich neighbourhood, 2nd district is the rich neighbourhood, 3rd district is a neighbourhood for the rich, 4th is quite rich, 5th is posh and for the rich, 6th is old rich, 7th is not very expensive for the rich, 8th if defy rich and so on and on.... 😁😂❤

[@oddeyes9413]

This is so helpful! Merci! 💙

[@jashdelacruz2246]

SUPER HELPFUL!!! ❤

[@ysabehm4426]

Tu as fait un super travail sur cette vidéo. C'est la seule vidéo que j'ai trouvé où il y a des informations sur tous les arrondissements. Merci :)

[@claraontheroad3049]

Merci beaucoup, j'ai essayé de rendre cette vidéo la plus exhaustive possible sans qu'elle dure une heure haha, donc j'apprécie beaucoup ton compliment, ravie qu'elle te soit utile !

[@Iamlotusliving]

This was an awesome breakdown thank you 🙏🏽

[@carolinebachour5548]

Thank you so much for this video. It's extremely helpful!!

[@claraontheroad3049]

You're very welcome ! :)

[@etiquetteconnoisseur6184]

Thank you. This is the best video on the explanations of the arrondissements I have seen. I’m coming to live very soon near to Paris. À Bientôt!

[@Michael-wq7kx]

Terrific well done! Very informative. Merci Bien!

[@jabato61]

incredible and super useful video, THANK YOU

[@pableholloway8202]

Very nicely done!! 🎈✨💗

[@claraontheroad3049]

Thank you so much !

[@SwankGuide]

Very nice video! Recently I was in Paris, and make suggestions for how to take in some of Paris's best neighborhoods.

[@thejeanjeanie]

‼️❤️ thank uuuuuu. Loved it ‼️❤️

[@elseundilse]

This is perfect! We wish we had seen this before we went this August. Next time!

[@claraontheroad3049]

Thank you so much, until next time indeed ;)

[@kmichalene]

Excellent review of the arrondissements!

[@claraontheroad3049]

Thank you so much!

[@SFSDFR75]

Outstanding!

[@gciously9865]

merci pour cette vidéo, tu es géniale ! je déménage à Paris en septembre et ça m'aide bcp à connaître la ville, l'ambiance et tout

[@claraontheroad3049]

Merci, vraiment contente que ça t'aide !

[@joebrouillard565]

Merci’ excellent overview!

[@savannahangela8855]

such a helpful video!

[@vanessareynoso]

Such a helpful video!! New subscriber here, thanks for putting this together!

[@claraontheroad3049]

I'm very happy it can help :D

[@interlaken]

GREAT job! Thanks!

[@claraontheroad3049]

You're very welcome, and thank you!!

[@dream-67]

My personal favourite is the 17th around Square des Batignolles and Place de Clichy mainly for some lovely memories ♥️

[@thebl0ndegirlchloe]

I really like your videos, their so gorgeous & I also like the tips of moving to Paris as well I like your KZbin ❤

[@SJCmakeup]

We are in Paris next week. This is very helpful thank you

[@eyefills]

DO NOT "POLISH" your presentation, we found your info direct and informative, Thanks ! We are emigrating to Paris SOON -Morgan & Rick

[@claraontheroad3049]

Thank you so much !

[@abcxyz-cx4mr]

A great and much needed video ☺️👍, very hard to find this info all in one video on KZbin (in my experience). Can you make a similar video about Paris suburbs please?

[@claraontheroad3049]

Hi, I'm so happy this video was helpful for you! Paris suburbs would be much harder to cover because there are soooo many cities, and while I have been to every arrondissement of Paris itself, I haven't been to every suburbs... I could try to talk about the ones I know?

[@josephj6521]

Great overview and great touch showing each arrondissement on the map for reference. We are coming as a family and the 14th does attract me due to its safety, less touristy yet looks like you can easily see other parts of the city via metro. It also has many parks and close enough to Luxembourg Park. I love the look of the 7th but it makes sense to know why accommodation options are limited there as it’s predominantly where governments have their headquarters, etc.

[@edernhaushofer2011]

Both the 7th and the 14th (though to a lesser extent) are like super dupper rich and expensive si I don't really recommand it if you don't have to money to back it up. And it's also gonna be less lively and more... bourgeois really. But if that's what you're looking for, you're quit spot on ! :D

[@yk83051]

Amazing! thanks!

[@jerrymiller2367]

Lovely ! Thank you for this interesting evaluation. If you re-do the video, could you please mention the locations of the farmers' markets? They are a nice attraction for people. And at the end, perhaps have an overview of the transit system. Thank you!

[@user-wi6vj7wn1c]

Merci! Very helpful 👍👌😊💙

[@aminaalraisi3362]

Great video. Thank you

[@PerfFume]

Wow thank you for the breakdown I’m taking notes! I’m visiting for the first time in two weeks. Where do you recommend to stay if we want to see beautiful Parisian buildings and streets, lively trendy restaurants and nightlife? The type of place where influencers would go.

[@SwankGuide]

I can recommend St. Germain Boulevard. There are 5 things not to miss along the way: Café de Floor, Café Laurent, Sorbonne's' buildings, Le cinema Du pantheon, and Le pantheon. For more, you can check out my Paris Neighborhood Insider’s Guide video.

[@joemiller8393]

Hi Clara! Thank you so much for your wonderful videos! I'm moving to Paris this year so it is so helpful! I am also learning French and am so impressed by your English! You speak so very well. Purely out of love for a fellow language learner; the word 'lively' has a long sound where the 'i' is, just like in 'alive'. I just noticed that a few times in a few of your videos and wanted to let you know! The only reason it stands out is because you speak so dam well so I just wanted to let you know! Congratulations and thanks again!

[@claraontheroad3049]

Hi ! Thank you for your sweet comment, I'm very glad my videos can be useful! And sadly, this is a mistake that has been pointed out to me many times, and yet I keep messing up 🙃 I just can't seem to convince my brain to do it properly, on the rare occasion I pronounce it well I am convinced I must have done it incorrectly like usual and I revert to the wrong pronunciation 😂 ah well... Good luck with learning French, in any case!! Bon courage

[@joemiller8393]

@@claraontheroad3049 Haha I think everyone has things like that! I'm still guessing when to use the subjunctive in French! I just sprinkle it around every now and again when I remember it! Haha Maybe think "Lively neighbourhoods are alive'! Your English is honestly so impressive though. How long have you been learning? Merci beaucoup!

[@claraontheroad3049]

@@joemiller8393 haha, will try that! And don't worry, the subjonctif is a bitch and feels unnatural even for French people, we try to avoid using it as much as we can. And thank you very much for your compliment! I actually have a whole video on the French accent in English in which I talk more about how I came to learn English, but basically it was my second foreign language in middle school, so I started at 12, and really put a lot of effort into it starting at the end of high school. I'd say that by 22 I was almost bilingual, which is my level to this day, so it took me 10 years

[@joemiller8393]

@@claraontheroad3049 Haha yes good to hear! Oh fantastic! I'll watch it! So impressive! I hope to have your level of English in French one day! I'm about a B2 level at the moment but about to study in Paris for 2 years so hopefully I can improve a lot!

[@claraontheroad3049]

@@joemiller8393 B2 is very good!! Si tu as une bonne prononciation tu n'auras aucun mal à te faire comprendre et à communiquer. Bonne continuation !

[@perezrei]

Excellent video. Thanks a lot

[@claraontheroad3049]

Thank you, and you're very welcome !

[@jacksonfl]

Nice job. Thanks.

[@drashtidee]

Thank you for putting this video together! I'm moving to Paris soon and this just helped me narrow down the arrondissement that I would like to live in. I was so concerned about safety cause I have heard about pickpocketers a lot and being a foreign student, the worst nightmare is getting pickpocketed and not having documents lol. I had a question though, is the Nanterre and Rueil Malmaison area good?

[@claraontheroad3049]

You're welcome, I'm glad this video was helpful to you! Just to let you know, pickpockets are never after your documents etc, when people get their documents stolen it's either because they were in their wallets or the thief stole the whole bag, both can be easily avoided! Honestly the thing that's mostly pick pocketed are phones, and while some areas are more prone to that than others, you gotta be careful anytime you're in the public transports anyway. Rueil Malmaison is a pretty cute city from what I heard, quite green and family oriented, seems very safe, the only big issue is that it's not that well connected in terms of public transport, so it can take a while to go to Paris or basically be impossible in case of snow/construction work/strikes. Nanterre is a very big city, and as such it's a very mixed bag in terms of neighborhoods. I've heard parts of the city aren't so safe, it's not bad overall though, just seems to vary quite a bit. It was a couple of RER stations, downtown has quite a lot to do since there is a university and again it's a pretty big town for the suburbs.

[@drashtidee]

@@claraontheroad3049 oh I see. Thank you! I'm pretty sure I'll be more safe now thanks to your tips hehe. Ahh well I guess I'll see about Rueil Malmaison, my college is in La defense so I doubt I'll need much public transport but I'll keep what you said in mind. I think it's best I avoid Nanterre 😂 Thank you so much for replying! You put my mind to ease. Merci😄 Bonne journée 💕

[@riumudamc4686]

Thank you for the informative video! What are some of the best arrondissements for excellent food options that locals enjoy (that are not tourist traps)?

[@hiii_8010]

I'm moving to Paris (5eme) in September, so this was super interesting!

[@missj.4760]

C'est très utile. Merci!

[@claraontheroad3049]

Avec plaisir !

[@MikeBDaniels-bv8io]

Merci bien, Clara! I wish to go to Paris a couple months. I find your info very useful. Perhaps I'll be looking for a place to stay in the 14th or 15th. I don't wish to be around lot of people, especially lots of tourists.

[@claraontheroad3049]

Glad this video was useful for you! If you don't want too many tourists but nice quiet places to live, 14th and 15th are definitely nice options (though avoid the North West of the 15th), and I would probably add the 12th !

[@MikeBDaniels-bv8io]

@@claraontheroad3049 Thank you, Clara. I will check for sure those areas. Hope to go, stay for a month or two.

[@sheilaj5818]

this was great.

[@claraontheroad3049]

Thanks a lot !

[@Aurora-ph7gh]

I love love love the video and all the informations!!! I’m coming to study in Paris in September, but I haven’t a big budget for my apartment/room. Which areas would you recommend me to live in where I can stay safe but also enjoy the parisian life? Thank you so much!! ❤️❤️

[@claraontheroad3049]

Hi! It depends on what you mean by enjoy the Parisian life, basics you can enjoy it everywhere, just different flavors of it 😛 it also depends on where you will be studying as I assume you don't want to be too far from your university Generally I really like the 11th, 12th and 20th arrondissement, I feel like they have a lot going for them and are not too expensive. That's personal preference though of course!

[@Aurora-ph7gh]

@@claraontheroad3049 Thank you so much for the help! I hope to find something 🤞🏻❤️

[@designereats3661]

This video is helpful

[@vancedvanced8457]

Merci pour l'explication

[@rada4me]

You are charming Clara. Thankyou.

[@shrutinarain3135]

I've lived in the 8th behind champs elysées! Absolutely the best arrond of pairs!!

[@AnneMB955]

Very helpful video. I’m staying at an Airbnb near Gare du Nord. Only for 2 nights before heading to the CDG. Hopefully I’ll be safe. Cheers from 🇦🇺

[@tbnewhomes]

This was amazing! Can you do a video on the suburbs of Paris?

[@claraontheroad3049]

Thank you! And I could try, but I don't have as much personal experience with all of Paris suburbs, and it's a lot more than 20 or even 30 cities so it would be hard...

[@tbnewhomes]

@@claraontheroad3049 Thanks… We love parks/gardens, walkable, and nice restaurants plus safety. Which neighborhoods would you say gives us this? I assume the 16th? Others?

[@bombaytalkie.]

Merci!

[@PatrickJohnEddy]

Thanks for the overview. I recommend increasing your video volume to better match the volume of the ads. I had to turn up my volume a lot to hear your video and when the ad played it was extremely loud. Overall, good video--thanks!

[@claraontheroad3049]

Thanks for your comment! This was one of my first video using an actual lapel mic, got better at it since, I agree with your comment haha. And glad you enjoyed the video!

[@paulacaffey6026]

If I can make another observation - I am American, so like most, I feel free to “suggest” to complete strangers. Lol. I just wanted to say that from the videos of yours that I have seen, they have tremendous substance and value. You should have even more subscribers than you do - maybe that comes down to your “marketing.” It came on my radar because of your Paris and French videos. While I am hetero, I found your video on French vs US dating to be very interesting and seemingly cross-sexual identity. Anyway, good luck building your subscriber base. Americans are a really segmented marketing audience, at least in my age group, as you probably know. I do look forward to seeing more videos from you on Paris and wish you much success!

[@videosTOKK]

Hi Clara! Thank you for your video, I'm wondering about Rue Bagnolet, although you did mention that the 20th neighborhood is not that unsafe, I would love to hear your input on this. Thank you!!

[@claraontheroad3049]

I'd say rue de Bagnolet seems very lively and with lots to do, you're very close to the gorgeous Cimetiere du Pere Lachaise, you have La Cite Aubry, a lot of little streets with history. It's not fancy but I think it's nice. Just avoid being too close of Porte de Bagnolet, it gets a lot louder, dirtier, and generally unpleasant to live

[@videosTOKK]

@@claraontheroad3049 thank you for responding!! I keep coming back to this video while searching for a place in Paris

[@_marceau]

jconnais paris par coeur et ta vidéo est totalement 'accurate' et exacte. merci aussi de ne pas avoir réduit le 13 aux 'asiatiques', le 16eme aux 'riches' ou le 4 aux 'gays' car c'est vrai qu'ils sont plus que ça. bravo continue ainsi 👏👏

[@claraontheroad3049]

Merci beaucoup de ton commentaire !! Je voulais ne pas être juste dans les clichés et vraiment rentrer dans le détail 😊 et je ne connais pas Paris par coeur donc merci de confirmer haha!

[@sandastosic9567]

Great 😍 could you research each part for us Paris lovers even more 😘

[@hallelujah4331]

Just discovered your channel and love the way u expanded everything so clearly and simple 💕 Btw I’m planning to go Paris in 2024 to study interior design 2year course can u please please suggest me some good area to study interior.. please reply I’ll be waiting thank u 🙏🏻

[@claraontheroad3049]

Hi ! thank you so much for your comment, I'm happy to help ! Not sure you mean by good areas to study interior design, do you mean what areas have beautiful architecture ? In that case, all of Paris except the outside along the périphérique. If you mean what areas are near schools for interior designs, i dont know where those are located sorry. If you want to have more of a conversation about this don't hesitate dm-ing me on Instagram @clara_ontheroad !

[@petraisabel1987]

Excellent overview! Where would you recommend for an exchange student to live? 🥰 The university is Sciences Po

[@curiousg6888]

Hi Clara, thanks for this superb video! Fantastic breakdown and exactly what I was looking for. I have a favour/question to ask. I'm doing a Master's at Sciences Po in the fall, and I've been researching where to live. 1, 2, 3, 4 and 6 seem quite expensive and touristy. I've narrowed it down to the 5th or 11th. The 11th looks more central, hip, and vibrant, but I'm leaning towards the 5th, because if I can find a place in western section of the 5th, it would significantly cut my commuting time to and from class. And it's still relatively central. Any thoughts or recommendations? Is the 5th a good choice if you're studying at Sciences Po? Or any other areas I should consider? Any advice is much appreciated, and thanks again for your excellent content! :) Graham Vancouver, Canada PS. Saw in another vid that you also went to Sciences Po! I'll be at the School of Public Affairs. Did you have any favourite profs?

[@claraontheroad3049]

Hi! The 5th is a great arrondissement for Sciences Po, but it's still pretty central, old and prestigious, and touristy, so that's kinda like the 6th, fairly expensive, especially the West but if you find a good deal there I'd recommend it! The 11th should be a bit cheaper, more hip yeah, but both have significant student populations so can be pretty vibrant. I'd say you might also want to consider the North East of the 15th (around montparnasse) and the North of the 14th (that's where I live and I'm 30 minutes away by walk and 15 minutes away by public transport from Sciences Po). You could also consider going further along the metro lines 4, 12 and 9 (those are the ones which stop near Sciences Po) but it sounds like you want to be as close as possible. And yeah I was at Sciences Po, in the school of Public Affairs too! If you want to DM me for teachers recommendations etc I'm @clara_ontheroad on Instagram

[@curiousg6888]

​@@claraontheroad3049 Thanks so much! I'll look into NE 15th and North 14th. And yes, keeping my commute time short while not paying too much in rent is the goal. I don't use insta, but closer to registration I might get in touch. Very grateful for you advice, and nice chatting. Many thanks and hope things are going relatively well over there. Merci! :)

[@claraontheroad3049]

@@curiousg6888 Good luck! And I also have an email, though I'm slower to reply on that, if you want! ([e-mail])

[@theparisiancorner9622]

Hi. Let me know if you want to rent a "Chambre de bonne" in the 5th arrondissement. I have one available. you can contact me at [e-mail]

[@isabellac5736]

Hi Graham (and Clara - thanks for your incredibly useful video!) I am moving to Sciences Po and have found myself debating exactly your position... between the 5th and the 11th. I am really attracted to the buzzy feel of Rue Mouffetard in the fifth and the hip vibes in the 11th. Can I ask you which one you chose and how you find it? What is the common commute time? Thanks so much!

[@veramentegina]

14th arrondissement all the way!! best place to to live!!..

[@claraontheroad3049]

I do really like living here!

[@ignacedelaet6977]

Merci pour la vidéo, je déménage l’année prochaine pour étudier droit à Paris. Ayant un budget plutôt salutaire, en tant que jeune étudiant dynamique sur le plan sociale (qui aime donc sortir et être en proximité de bars etc), entre le 6eme le 7eme et peut être le sud du 8eme, aurait vous une recommandation spécifique à me faire? J’ai également envisagé le 16eme mais il me semble un peu loin pour le style de vie active que j’aimerais avoir! Merci encore, génial votre vidéo!

[@claraontheroad3049]

Hello! Ça dépend aussi de où tu étudies bien sûr, et il y a de bon bars dans plein de coins de Paris haha, mais du coup je te recommanderai aussi les alentours de Bastille, du canal saint Martin (des coins qui sont jeunes et animés), un peu côté Belleville, Jourdain, République aussi. Le 16eme est plutôt a éviter si tu veux une vie étudiante oui !

[@ignacedelaet6977]

Merci merci! Aussi pour la réponse aussi vite, très satisfaisant. Je prendrais en compte vos suggestions! Le processus s’inscription universitaire est encore en progrès mais d’après l’avis de plusieurs enseignants je devrait être accepté Sorbonne ou Assas, il me semble tout les deux être au 5ème donc vos recommandations s’inscrivent parfaitement dans mes projets. Merci encore !

[@QueenC180]

Which one would you recommend for 2 females visiting and looking for the cute Parisian experience and that is also extremely safe? I was looking at the 3rd,4th, 5th, 6th and 8th. I also want it to be easy to get around and visit the main sites like the Eiffel Tower and the Louvre. And also somewhere with lots of good options

[@claraontheroad3049]

If you want to be very central to easily visit sites by foot, be close to touristic locations, and have just a lot going on close by, all of these arrondissements are very good indeed! maybe less so the 8th, but 3rd 4th 5th 6th for sure. You can also include the east of the 7th, bordering the 6th. In terms of safety, those are all safe except for petty crimes like phone theft, especially in the metro, and cat calling, but those are things you can't avoid anywhere in Paris. Also definitely do explore Paris outside of those main Central sites, it will be a blast!

[@13ardt13]

Hi Clara, Me and my girlfriend planned on traveling to paris this new year. Tickets are booked, but now hotels have to be picked. We found one in the northern part of the 10th district and I wondered if it's safe there. I read some articles where it is strictly said that u should avoid the 19th and 18th district, but since 200 Rue La Fayette is in the northern part of the 10th district I wondered if there might be some concerns abt our safety etc..We are both city kids from munich and know how to behave in a big city, but I still wondered if I should have extra precautions. Thx in advance!

[@claraontheroad3049]

Hi! So As I say in the video I don't even think all of the 18th and 19th should be avoided haha. But as far as 200 Rue Lafayette goes, it seems like you would be in an area that's not very posh, not really rich, could be a bit messy, but also pretty lively and young! Basically you're close to some trendy young places but also some somewhat shady corners. Nothing super unsafe, but be cautious getting home late at night

[@jlm4455]

Merci :)

[@claraontheroad3049]

De rien, avec plaisir ! :)

[@joez5474]

Great video thank you. I am looking to move to the Indian neighbourhood in the 10th arrondissement, and noticed you said it’s the most interesting neighbourhood in the 10th. Could you share a little more about the neighbourhood please?

[@claraontheroad3049]

I don't know the neighborhood that well, but in general I just am not a fan of the 10th arrondissement, and because of all its diversity, shops, restaurants, cultural festivals, I find the Indian neighborhood to be the most interesting :)

[@joez5474]

@@claraontheroad3049 thank you!

[@Lalalio-wx5sy]

Your video was awesome! I am planning on living in Paris, but it's not sure yet. My school will be in the 5th district, but it's too expensive to live there. What district next to it do you suggest ?(the safest and animated, un quartier assez sympa mais que ce soit aussi sécurisé)

[@claraontheroad3049]

Glad you enjoyed it ! I'd say the 14th and the 13th can both fit the brief, the 14th is a bit safer and prettier, the 13th has more different cultures and so many neighborhoods with their own vibes. Part of the 13th aren't as safe, and it's overall a lot more modern, but it's also a bit cheaper

[@Lalalio-wx5sy]

@@claraontheroad3049 Okay, thank you very much! I will maybe think about the 14th. What do you think about the 15th?

[@claraontheroad3049]

@@Lalalio-wx5sy the 15th is basically the 14th but a bit larger and fancier. For some reason I don't vibe with it as much, I don't find as animated as I would want, but there is quite a bit to do still, and it's very safe. A bit more expensive as well, but a very good choice too

[@Lalalio-wx5sy]

@@claraontheroad3049 Okay, thank you so much for your time! Have a good day! :)

[@yannip2083]

Hi Clara, Sometimes the apartment ads say 1-bedroom "duplex" or 2-bedroom "duplex" - what does "duplex" mean? Thank you so much.

[@claraontheroad3049]

Duplex means the flat is on two seperate floors at the same time! Like an apartment with a downstairs and an upstairs

[@guillem99]

What do you mean by demonstrations near Republique?

[@joyful8072]

I have only been to Paris once and didn't have time to do a lot of research on where it is safe and where it isn't. I wanted to be near Montmarte and Sacre Couer and stayed in the 18 Arrondissment (southern part) I felt quite safe and was even on the streets alone to go to buy food in wee hours of the morning. I didn't dilly dally and I was safe enough. I did notice though that there are pockets of men, presumably recent immigrants hanging around in various places. I tried to avoid these clusters if only to avoid heckling. I travelled with a young family member who was told by someone he knows who now lives in Paris that she would not come to the neighbourhood because it wasn't safe. So he had to go and meet her somewhere else. I think as long as you don't go into obvious shady areas and you keep eyes and ears open you can be fine. One has to take precautions no matter where they live or visit. Even though I took great care I was robbed at one of the train stations (I forget the name) where I transferred to get to the Eiffel Tower. Fortunately I got everything back which is a real blessing. I appreciated your video and am saving it should I get the chance to visit beautiful Paris again one day.

[@claraontheroad3049]

Thank you for your comment! The part of Paris you're describing can be intimidating to some people but is actually decently safe, as you say, and those group of men aren't much danger at all usually (though as a woman I understand avoiding groups of men when you're walking at night in general). I'm glad you got everything back after being robbed,I hope that wasn't violent or anything! I know the most criminality I've encountered in Paris is street harassment and people trying to (and sometimes succeeding) steal my phone... In any case, very glad you enjoyed this video!

[@markeilers207]

@@claraontheroad3049 I always take two phones to Paris -- one to be stolen and a backup. And I did have a phone stolen, not violent, but does shake you up.

[@melissasirois1508]

Hi. Would it be possible to find an apartment for under 1000 euros with at least one bedroom? How far would I need to go outside of Paris perhaps but still be able to commute to work in the 11 th everyday? thanks

[@chriss312]

Which area would you recommend for a single middle aged Woman on her own new to living France as well

[@yannip2083]

If money is not a problem, which are the best/nicest arrondissements to live? And which arrondissements are the worst to live? Thank you, Clara!

[@claraontheroad3049]

It really depends what your priorities are and what you're looking for in your neighborhood (community, lively, quiet, lots of food options, fancy architecture, cute vibes...) But I'd say that the 6th is super quintessentially Paris so looks very fun to live in, so does the 3rd and most of the 11th. Also the North of the 20th around Buttes Chaumont has my heart haha. I'd say the worst to live in would probably be the very North of the 18th, 19th, and East of the 20th, along the peripherique

[@yannip2083]

@@claraontheroad3049 Thank you so much for quick response. This will give me a general idea. I love a lively and vibrant place with lots of food options too. Love your channel a lot!

[@claraontheroad3049]

@@yannip2083 then you could really enjoy the area around Bastille as well, and the North West of the 13th ! And thank you so much!

[@yannip2083]

@@claraontheroad3049 This is great! I will explore these arrondissements too. I greatly appreciate your insight into these places. So glad to discover your channel. I will also tell my friends to subscribe to your excellent channel.

[@aygennegya]

I live in 20e and i never felt threatened at all. It is not beautiful or nice to hang out. But i found a relatively affordable flat there. (2000€ ) a similar flat at 15e or 16e would be 400-500€ more expensive

[@claraontheroad3049]

There are parts of the 20th that are nice to hang out in! But definitely not all, the most important is you feel safe in your neighborhood. And it is more affordable than elsewhere ! With 2000€ I'm assuming you got a pretty spacious 2-3 bedroom!

[@stuartlee6622]

I would consider the 7 or the 6.

[@yannip2083]

What is the average rent for a 1-bedroom apartment in the 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 11th? Is US$4,000 (3,300 Euros) per month enough for living in the 6th? I am trying to figure out a budget. Thank you so much. Clara.

[@claraontheroad3049]

I couldn't tell you an average for all these arrondissements, but a normally sized (for Paris, so probably kinda small by US standards, 30-40m2) one bedroom furnished flat in the 6th arrondissement would cost between 1400 and 1800€ per month (charges included). So I don't know if that 4,000 USD is just for rent or more, but rent will be a lot less than that!

[@yannip2083]

@@claraontheroad3049 That is great! Thank you so much again, Clara! That will give me a general idea.

[@httm241]

16th is the best part of Paris Bois de Boulogne is the best in the summer

[@claraontheroad3049]

It's not my absolute favorite but it's very lovely

[@AnimeLover910830]

Hi, i’m planning to visit Paris in May 2022, and i have booked a room in 19th arrondisement. Is it easy for me to get to Tour Eiffel from there?

[@claraontheroad3049]

It really depends on where you will be as the 19th is very big, in general you won't be right nearby no. But it's never really super hard to connect any two points in Paris

[@AnimeLover910830]

@@claraontheroad3049 also, i’m planning to travel solo, so I definitely will be carrying around tripod, is it safe?

[@bluehour386]

I know this video is quite old but which areas do you think would be suited for musicians?

[@claraontheroad3049]

Depends haha, musicians with money or no money ? 3rd and 4th arrondissement / Le Marais (gay neighborhood) would be very good but are super expensive, so a lot of artistically inclined people live around Canal Saint Martin, from the 10th and 11th arrondissement all the way to La Villette, and also in the 19th and 20th (Belleville, Ménilmontant, La Villette), that whole North East corner of Paris that's a bit more messy, more affordable, architecture not as pretty but a lot of spaces for community life, jamming, little concert spaces, etc

[@veronikpavlova]

Planning my visit to Paris - will it be okay to walk from Eiffel Tower to my hotel if it’s located in 16 district? Is this district safe enough? I’m a little bit concerned.

[@claraontheroad3049]

Hi! As I mentioned in my video, the 16 is very very safe. Just be careful around the Eiffel Tower itself

[@veronikpavlova]

@@claraontheroad3049 okay thanks! Hope everything will be fine 🥰

[@simplyshama]

I'm deciding between staying in le Marais (3eme/4eme) or in the Xeme near Metro Bonne Nouvelle. I like trendy spots where cool creatives and young stylish people hang out! I don't really care about commercial things but I definitely have a bougie taste when it comes to accommodation. What area would you recommend?

[@claraontheroad3049]

I mean, Le Marais is amazing in terms of how lively it is! It's just very expensive for the square footage, and will usually be pretty loud even at night. If you have bougie taste though, it's also definitely a great place! Not many young creative people can afford to live there though, so they might hang out there but not live there. The 10th around where you describe would have a good mix of bougie and more popular spots, but I don't see it as a young creative up and coming area myself? I might be wrong though. Ultimately a lot of new trendy creative spots are a long Canal Saint Martin, but it's not always bougie, so I think something between Canal Saint Martin and Le Marais would probably be ideal for you

[@simplyshama]

@@claraontheroad3049 Ok, maybe I should stay in le Marais but then travel to the more young spots? im early 20s and work in fashion/music/media so would love to find my people! I only chose 10eme because I found a nice air BNB there but I am open to other places

[@davidl6332]

Mexico was here

[@jrr3558]

Bonjour. En tant que Parisien, je trouve votre vidéo bien faite. Petite erreur : les vieilles familles fortunées sont dans le VII eme et pas le XVI eme.

[@claraontheroad3049]

Il y a effectivement beaucoup de vieilles familles fortunées dans le 7ème, mais je ne sais pas si c'est nécessairement plus que dans le 16ème ? Est ce que vous pensez que les familles du 16ème sont plus "nouveaux riches" ?

[@jrr3558]

@@claraontheroad3049 C'est en tout cas ce que l'on dit à Paris :)

[@thierrykoffi]

Bravo Clara!C'est pas evident de le faire...Une carte touristique de Paris fait par des etrangers(l'ambassade du Japon???!!) pose des problemes actuellement.En tant que natif de la ville de Paris,j'apprecie...Une video dans le meme registre sur les banlieues proches est utile...Neuilly sur Seine,Levallois-Perret,Puteaux la defense...Salut d'un titi parisien.

[@mutemiwanjiku]

you're literally doing god's work.

[@claraontheroad3049]

Haha, thank you !

[@abcxyz-cx4mr]

I completely agree, I would love it if you made a similar video about Paris suburbs

[@claraontheroad3049]

I would love to, but there are so many more towns in Paris suburbs than arrondissements ... and I don't have direct experience with most of them ! Could try talking about the ones I know one day though, thank you for your suggestion :)