What's 1st Arrondissement Like?

People go to 1st Arrondissement to see favorite places like Palais Royal, and to take in culture at top venues like Louvre Museum. Take time to enjoy the neighborhood's museums and selection of cafés. Les Halles and Tuileries Garden are a couple of popular sights sure to leave an impression.

Where are the Best Places to Stay in 1st Arrondissement?

We have 393 accommodations in the neighborhood. Here are some of our travelers' favorite places to stay in 1st Arrondissement:

Ritz Paris

Luxury hotel with 3 bars, spa

• • Free WiFi • Restaurant • Turkish bath • Fitness center • Attentive staff

Hôtel Opéra Richepanse

City-center guestrooms with comfy beds

• • Free WiFi • 24-hour front desk • Central location

Le Roch Hotel & Spa

Luxury hotel with spa, indoor pool

• • Free WiFi • Restaurant • Steam room • Fitness center • Central location

Mandarin Oriental, Paris

Luxury palace with 3 restaurants, spa

• • Free WiFi • 3 spa tubs • 24-hour fitness center • Bar • Central location

Hotel Therese

City-center hotel with bar

• • Free WiFi • 24-hour front desk • Snack bar • Central location

How to Get to 1st Arrondissement

1st Arrondissement is located 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from the heart of Paris.

Flying to:

• • Roissy - Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG), 14.4 mi (23.3 km) from 1st Arrondissement
• • Orly Airport (ORY), 9.4 mi (15.1 km) from 1st Arrondissement

Getting to 1st Arrondissement on Metro

Stations in the neighborhood include:

• • Palais Royal-Musée du Louvre Metro Station
• • Louvre - Rivoli Station
• • Pyramides Metro Station

Things to See and Do in and around 1st Arrondissement

What to See in 1st Arrondissement

• • Palais Royal
• • Tuileries Garden
• • Pont Neuf
• • Place Vendome
• • Conciergerie

Things to Do in 1st Arrondissement

• • Louvre Museum
• • Les Halles
• • Rue de Rivoli
• • Forum des Halles
• • Theatre du Chatelet

Other Popular 1st Arrondissement Attractions

• • Sainte Chapelle
• • Ile de la Cite
• • Grands Boulevards
• • La Carrousel du Louvre
• • Pont Royal

When Is the Best Time to Visit Paris?

• • Hottest months: July, August, June, September (average 64°F)
• • Coldest months: January, February, December, March (average 40°F)
• • Rainiest months: August, July, May, June (average 3 inches of rainfall)