The metropolis of Paris is divided in 20 sections. The first one is in the core, the next ones spiral outwards in a clock-wise way. A large amount of the renowned visitor monuments are be found in one of the inner eight sections.
The sections are bordered by the périphérique, a ring freeway. External the périphérique are the banlieues, the fringes of Paris.

Below is a detailed evaluation of the first 8 sections and their most important sights and attractions.

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District 1 - Louvre
The least populated of the 20 sections in Paris is at the geographical core of Paris, and so the district is crammed with historic sights. The Louvre Museum, Royal Palace, Tuileries gardens, Forum des Halles, Bourse du Commerce and the upscale Vendôme Square are all positioned here. The firstarea also includes the western tip of the Île de la Cité, including the fascinating Sainte- Chapelle and the Conciergerie.

District 2 - Bourse
{Mainly a business locality, in the company of the Palais de la Bourse - the former stock exchange - as its most talked about monument. Another important building in the smallest of Paris’s sections is the well known National Library. A fresh extension of the library is placed in the 13th area.

District 3 - Temple
An additional little area; it consists of the northern part of the well known Marais neighborhood. The Conservatoire National des Arts et Métiers (National Conservatory of Arts and Crafts), the Picasso Museum and the Carnavalet Museum - devoted to the history of Paris - are located here.

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District 4 - Hôtel-de-Ville
The 4th area consists of the southern part of the medieval Marais area as well as the Île St-Louis and the eastern part of Île de la Cité, the oldest section of Paris. This district is very well-liked thanks to monuments including the Notre-Dame Cathedral, the Place des Vosges, the city hall and the gothic Tour St-Jacques. Contrasting with all the old buildings is the modern Centre Pompidou.

District 5 - Panthéon
The Latin Quarter, with the celebrated Sorbonne university, is nestled in this area. The area’s popular avenue, the Boulevard St-Michel, marks the border with the 6th area. The most prominent sight in the 5th arrondissement is the Panthéon, but there are loads of other important sights such as the fantastic Val-de-Grâce church, the Cluny Museum, the roman-era Arènes de Lutèce and the city’s large botanic garden, the Jardin des Plantes.

District 6 - Luxembourg
Amongthe world’s best parks, the Jardin du Luxembourg, makes this area well-liked with locals and visitors alike. The 6th area also consists of quite a lot of monuments such as Odéon Theatre and the Saint Sulpice church, which sports two towers with a unusual design. Another key church in this area is the 11th century Saint-Germain des Prés, the oldest abbey church in Paris.

District 7 - Palais-Bourbon
Government institutions and majormonuments dominate this upscale area. The most well known of these monuments is the Eiffel Tower, drawing millions of tourists each year. Other important traveller draws are the Invalides - with its museums and Napoleon’s tomb - and two additional museums: the Musée d’Orsay and the Musée Rodin. The Palais Bourbon (National Assembly), École Militaire (Military School) and the UNESCO head office can also be found in the 7th area.

District 8 - Élysée
A further area full with traveller attractions. The Champs-Élysées - possibly the world’s most renowned boulevard - cuts through this area from the Place de la Concorde to the Arc de Triomphe. Bordering the Champs-Élysées are the fascinating Grand Palais and Petit Palais, in addition to the Élysée, the presidential Palace. The area too includes the temple-like Madeleine church and the romantic Monceau Park.

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