The 18th arrondissement of Paris (XVIIIe arrondissement) is one of the 20 arrondissements, or administrative districts, of the capital city of France. In spoken French, this arrondissement is referred to as dix-huitième. In 2023, it had a population of 183,127.
The arrondissement, known as Butte-Montmartre, is located on the right bank of the River Seine. It is mostly known for hosting the large hill of Montmartre, which is known for its artistic history, the where Pablo Picasso, Georges Braque, and Amedeo Modigliani lived and worked in the early 20th century, the house of music diva Dalida, the Moulin Rouge cabaret, other historic features, and the prominent Sacré Cœur basilica which sits atop the hill.
The 18th arrondissement also contains Goutte d'Or district, which has large numbers of residents of North and sub-Saharan African origins, and which is famous for its market, the marché Barbès, which sells products from Africa.
Geography
The land area of this arrondissement is exactly .
The arrondissement consists of four quarters: Quartier Grandes-Carrières (69) Quartier Clignancourt (70) Quartier Goutte-d'Or (71) Quartier Chapelle (72)
Demographics The population of Paris's 18th arrondissement peaked in 1931 with 288,810 inhabitants. Today, the arrondissement remains very dense in population and business activity.
Historical population
Immigration In 2012, John Henley of The Guardian said the 18th arrondissement was "an area comparable in many ways to London's Tower Hamlets."Henley, John. "French elections: 'Here, immigration really and honestly isn't an issue'." The Guardian. Sunday 6 May 2012. Retrieved on 22 October 2012.
Cityscape Places of interest Basilique du Sacré-Cœur, Paris Basilica of Sainte-Jeanne-d'Arc (Paris) Église Saint-Jean-de-Montmartre Église Saint-Bernard de la Chapelle Notre-Dame de Clignancourt Moulin Rouge Musée d'Art Naïf – Max Fourny Montmartre Synagogue
The Serbian Orthodox Eparchy of Western Europe has its headquarters in the arrondissement."Paroisses." Serbian Orthodox Eparchy of Western Europe. Retrieved on 27 February 2011. "EGLISE ORTHODOXE SERBE / BP177 – 75864 Paris – 23 rue du Simplon – 75018 Paris".
Districts within the 18th arrondissement Montmartre Pigalle Goutte d'Or, a working-class neighborhood in the arrondissement Quartier de La Chapelle
Economy Dailymotion formerly had its headquarters in the arrondissement."About us." Dailymotion. Retrieved on 5 January 2010. "Registered office: 49/51 rue Ganneron, 75018 Paris." In addition, Dargaud also has its headquarters there."Mentions légales ." Dargaud. Retrieved on 1 May 2011. "15/27 rue Moussorgski 75018 Paris"
References
External links Visit Information Site for the 18th Arrondissement