The town of Paris is separated in 20 arrondissements. The first one is in the core, the proceeding ones head out in a clock-wise trend. Mainly of the illustrious visitor monuments can be found in one of the first eight arrondissements.
The arrondissements are surrounded by the périphérique, a ring freeway. On the streets the périphérique are the banlieues, the suburbs of Paris.

Below is a concise analysis of the first 8 arrondissements and their most important sights and landmarks.

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District 1 - Louvre
The least populated of the 20 arrondissements in Paris is at the geographical core of Paris, consequently the district is packed with historic sights. The Louvre Museum, Royal Palace, Tuileries gardens, Forum des Halles, Bourse du Commerce and the fashionable Vendôme Square are all placed here. The 1starea also contains the western tip of the Île de la Cité, together with the awesome Sainte- Chapelle and the Conciergerie.

District 2 - Bourse
{Known as a business district, in the company of the Palais de la Bourse - the former stock exchange - as its most notable attraction. Another important building in the smallest of Paris's arrondissements is the well known National Library. A up to date expansion of the library is situated in the 13th area.

District 3 - Temple
Another small area; it includes the northern part of the famous Marais area. The Conservatoire National des Arts et Métiers (National Conservatory of Arts and Crafts), the Picasso Museum and the Carnavalet Museum - devoted to the origin of Paris - are located here.

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

District 5 - Panthéon
The Latin Quarter, with the legendary Sorbonne university, is situated in this area. The area's popular street, the Boulevard St-Michel, symbols the border with the 6th area. The most legendary sight in the 5th arrondissement is the Panthéon, but there are a lot of other important sights such as the magnificent 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
Considered one ofthe world's supreme parks, the Jardin du Luxembourg, makes this area admired with locals and guests alike. The 6th area also includes a number of landmarks such as Odéon Theatre and the Saint Sulpice church, which sports 2 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 mainlandmarks dominate this fashionable area. The most eminent of these landmarks is the Eiffel Tower, drawing millions of site visitors every year. Other significant tourist draws are the Invalides - with its museums and Napoleon's tomb - and 2 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 additionally be found in the 7th area.

District 8 - Élysée
An additional area loaded with tourist landmarks. The Champs-Élysées - probably the world's most illustrious boulevard - cuts through this area from the Place de la Concorde to the Arc de Triomphe. Bordering the Champs-Élysées are the awesome Grand Palais and Petit Palais, as well as the Élysée, the presidential Palace. The area also features the temple-like Madeleine church and the lovely Monceau Park.