A photograph of Paris 16e Arrondissement

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Theme: Nature in Paris 16e Arrondissement, Paris

The 16th arrondissement occupies the westernmost section of Paris on the Right Bank, bordered by the Seine and adjacent suburbs. The Arc de Triomphe, Bois de Bo...

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Plan Paris 16e Arrondissement

Editorial responsibility: Elena Voss · Roavina Travel Editor

The 16th arrondissement occupies the westernmost section of Paris on the Right Bank, bordered by the Seine and adjacent suburbs. The Arc de Triomphe, Bois de Boulogne, and Musée Marmottan Monet stand among its principal attractions. The district holds considerable appeal for those drawn to historic monuments, gardens, and art collections.

Checked 2026-09-04

Practical information

Language spoken
French
French is the language of the Republic under Article 2 of the Constitution
Dialling code
+33 1
Paris and the Île-de-France; drop the leading 0 of 01 when calling from abroad
Currency
Euro (€, EUR)
France has used the euro as its official currency since 2002
Emergency number
112
One number across the country; 15 reaches an ambulance directly
Plug type
Type E · 220 V
Round-pin sockets use a projecting earth pin
Tap water
Safe to drink
The health ministry says tap water may be consumed safely unless local authorities issue specific advice

Top things to see

Ranked by importance — sitelinks, pageviews and heritage status, not editor preference.

  1. Petite Ceinture du 16e Petite Ceinture du 16e
    02 45 min

    Petite Ceinture du 16e

    The Petite Ceinture du 16e is a surviving stretch of the Petite Ceinture, the circular railway built between 1852 and 1869 to link Paris's mainline terminus stations for freight and passengers around the edge of the city.

    • Notable
    • Nature site
  2. jardins du Trocadéro jardins du Trocadéro
    03 30 min

    jardins du Trocadéro

    Jardins du Trocadéro

    The Jardins du Trocadéro are public gardens located in the 16th arrondissement of Paris, France. They sit on the hillside facing the Eiffel Tower across the Seine River, forming a significant part of the Trocadéro area.

    • Must see
    • Nature site

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