Emily in France's Paris Neighborhood Guides

From the 1st to the 20th, here's where I love to go (and eat!)

As compared to other European capitals like London or Rome, Paris is actually relatively well-contained and pretty walkable. And while the streets definitely don't run in straight lines (much to the horror of this native New Yorker), it’s relatively easy to see where you're going thanks to the system of arrondissements or districts, numbered 1 to 20, which spiral out in a snail shell shape from the first in the center to the 20th in the northeast.

After (nearly) seventeen years here, one of my favorite activities is to explore unfamiliar corners of Paris, getting to know the personality and unique offerings of each of the arrondissements. And this gave me the idea for a new series exclusively for my subscribers: my hit list, if you will, of the must-dos (and must-eats) in each of Paris’ 20 districts.

A Perfect Day in the 1st Arrondissement
The Louvre, yes, but don't forget about my favorite wine bar

A Perfect Day in the 2nd Arrondissement
Paris' smallest arrondissement is one of its tastiest

A Perfect Day in the 3rd Arrondissement
My former home is filled with tiny museums, cobbled streets, and tasty treats

A Perfect Day in the 4th Arrondissement
Perhaps Paris' most historic – and most picturesque – quartier

A Perfect Day in the 5th Arrondissement
Ancient Romans and literary icons abound

A Perfect Day in the 6th Arrondissement
Literary ghosts and contemporary treats in Saint-Germain

A Perfect Day in the 7th Arrondissement
The Eiffel Tower is just the beginning