Overview

The first arrondissement is the center of Paris.  It borders the Seine (6th), the Marais (4th), the Madeleine (8th) and the merchant area of the Sentier (2nd).  It includes the Louvre, les Halles, the Rue de Rivoli, the Pont Neuf, Palais Royal, the Rue. St. Honore, and the Bank of France.  Many bus lines, metro lines, and suburban trains (RER lines) run through it.  Parking is difficult except for the recent addition of underground parking lots under Les Halles.  The 1st has a wide range of shopping and eating options, ranging from very moderate prices to very upscale pricey establishments.

Sites to see and things to do:

The 1st arrondissement includes: the Jardin des Tuileries, the Louvre, Châtelet/Les Halles, Palais Royal, Place Vendôme, the Place des Victoires, and beautiful places to walk along the Seine.

Metro Stops & Other Transportation

Châtelet, Les Halles RER A, B, D, Louvre, Palais-Royal, Tuileries, Concorde, Madeleine, Pont Neuf.