Like any self-respecting Parisian, you’re probably a little bit biased and swear ONLY by your district. Rest assured, you’re not alone, and we totally get you. But are you sure you see your neighborhood objectively? This new ranking, built from the ratings of the capital’s very own residents, might just surprise you.
A surprising survey
For several years now, the website ville-ideale.fr has been inviting the French to rate their city based on some pretty specific criteria (environment, transportation, safety, health, culture, shops…) all scored out of 10. And for the capital, the ratings are broken down by district, allowing for a ranking of the best neighborhoods. Each area gets a score left by Mr. and Mrs. Everybody.
g>. And one thing is for sure, we didn't expect such results. Especially for the bottom of the ranking, which sees... The 10th !Le 16ème et le 8ème sont les meilleurs arrondissements de Paris et je ne suis pas ouvert au débat
— Memo 🇹🇷 (@MemoKtr75) March 5, 2024
Unambiguous Comments
Yes, we were a bit shocked here at the editorial team to see that the 10th received the worst rating, especially since it’s often considered one of the coolest neighborhoods in Paris, even by us! In the meantime, we have to acknowledge that the comments are quite harsh, and maybe they're not entirely wrong. While not everything in the 10th needs fixing, cars and bikes are everywhere, sometimes a bit chaotically (hello Boulevard Magenta). The streets are not always clean, and the neighborhood’s super festive vibe unfortunately works against it, as noise disturbances and unsanitary conditions can sometimes be a little too much for the locals. As a result, many of them don’t feel very safe in their own neighborhood, and it’s easy to understand why.ue it may be unpleasant. We wouldn't have bet on it, but given the circumstances, we have to bow our heads. Let's also note that it is preceded by the 18th, for quite similar reasons.
Le 10e arrondissement de Paris... Un cauchemar, le pire de tous.
— 👸🏾 (@ludmillaskn) December 28, 2017
The Calm Before Everything
On the flip side, we see that the neighborhoods leading the rankings are mostly quite family-friendly, touristy, and above all… expensive: the 3rd place takes the lead with a lovely average of 8.25. Then there’s the 5th, the 8th, the 12th, the 6th. In other words, these are the spots where people move when they have more than 2 kids and are ready to part with a kidney (each) for a place to live. Meanwhile, the reviews are glowing: it’s clean, green, peaceful, access to education and culture is incredibly easy, and most importantly, you feel safe everywhere. And that, apparently, is priceless (just a figure of speech, of course).
Vrmt je trouve que j’habite dans l’un des meilleurs arrondissements de paris, trop sous cote ou alors y’en a qui pense que c’est la zone alors que que dalle
— ♡ (@skaimie) May 19, 2023
A Rank to Take with a Pinch of Salt
Well, we won't lie to you, given the ratings and comments, it's hard to believe that the panel responsible for the ratings is really super representative of the population of Paris. But it’s still quite informative, and if you want to boost your neighborhood's score, it’s entirely up to you to drop a comment and give it a like (as the kids say). We’ll leave you with the full ranking, so you can judge for yourself the quality of your little piece of land.
C'est quoi pour vous les meilleurs arrondissements de Paris ?
— chibaniya 🏴☠️ (@inxss_z) June 8, 2023
1. The 3rd: 8.25
2. The 5th: 8.03
3. The 8th: 7.6
4. The 12th: 7.56
5. The 6th: 7.54
6. The 16th: 7.5
7. The 15th: 7.41
8. The 9th: 7.38
9. The 7th: 7.31
10. The 17th: 7.17
11. The 11th: 6.9
12. The 1st: 6.58
13. The 13th: 6.57
14. The 20th: 6.32
15. The 19th: 6.21
16. The 14th: 6.15
17. The 2nd: 6.06
18. The 4th: 5.89
19. The 18th: 5.12
20. The 10th: 4.94
