The best (and worst) arrondissements in Paris… according to Parisians!

Useful for French people looking for a new life or a pied-à-terre, the villeidéale.fr allows residents to rate a city according to very specific criteria. Among the many surveys and studies, this barometer, though unofficial, is perhaps the most authentic way of assessing the quality of life in France’s cities. In the capital, each arrondissement is entitled to its own assessment! So what do Parisians think of their neighborhoods?

Parisians’ favourite arrondissements

Paris through the eyes of its inhabitants is certainly the best way to find out where it’s good to live (or not) within the capital’s walls. Ville Idéale surveys residents’ opinions according to 9 clearly defined characteristics. Culture transport, environment, safety, health and much more: it’s all there! A score out of 10 is then derived from these criteria, to give an indication of a district’s overall quality of life.

A cultural hotspot with a wealth of shops and excellent transport links, the 3rd arrondissement seems to have the unanimous support of its residents. With a score of 8.25/10, it tops the list of the city’s “best boroughs”. In contrast, the 10th arrondissement a poor performer when it comes to the environment and safety, seems to be unloved by its residents, with a score of just 5.

The complete ranking :

1. 3rd arrondissement : 8,25/10
2. The 5th arrondissement : 8,03/10
3. The 8th arrondissement : 7,6/10
4. The 12th arrondissement : 7,56/10
5. The 6th arrondissement : 7,54/10
6. The 16th arrondissement : 7,5/10
7. 15th arrondissement : 7,41/10
8. 9th arrondissement : 7,38/10
9. The 7th arrondissement : 7,31/10
10. The 17th arrondissement : 7,17/10
11. The 11th arrondissement : 6,9/10
12. 1st arrondissement : 6,58/10
13. The 13th arrondissement : 6,57/10
14. The 20th arrondissement : 6,32/10
15. The 19th arrondissement : 6,21/10
16. The 14th arrondissement : 6,15/10
17. 2nd arrondissement : 6,06/10
18. The 4th arrondissement of Paris: 5,89/10
19. The 18th arrondissement of Paris: 5,12/10
20. The 10th arrondissement of Paris: 4,94/10

How would you rate your neighborhood?

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