Paris 16
Paris 16 is a locality in Paris, Île-de-France. Paris 16 is situated nearby to the locality Porte de Passy, as well as near Chaillot.Places of Interest
Highlights include Eiffel Tower and Arc de Triomphe.
Eiffel Tower
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The Eiffel Tower is a lattice tower on the Champ de Mars in Paris, France. It is named after the engineer Gustave Eiffel, whose company designed and built the tower from 1887 to 1889.
Arc de Triomphe
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The Arc de Triomphe de l'Étoile, often simply called the Arc de Triomphe, is one of the most famous monuments in Paris, France. It is located at the western end of the Champs-Élysées, at the centre of the Place Charles de Gaulle—formerly known as the Place de l'Étoile—named for the star-shaped configuration formed by the convergence of twelve radiating avenues.
Champs-Élysées
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The Avenue des Champs-Élysées, usually shortened to the Champs-Élysées, is an avenue in the 8th arrondissement of Paris, France. The avenue is 1.9 kilometres long and 70 metres wide, running between the Place de la Concorde in the east and the Place Charles de Gaulle in the west, where the Arc de Triomphe is located.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Levallois-Perret and 7th arrondissement.
Levallois-Perret
7th arrondissement
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The 7th arrondissement is perhaps the most expensive area to live in Paris. The Eiffel Tower, one of the most famous tourist sites in the world, is here, as well as many government buildings. Many dignitaries and VIPs populate this arrondissement.
8th arrondissement
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The 8th arrondissement of Paris is home to the Avenue des Champs Elysées, which ends up at the Arc de Triomphe. The executive branch of French government is also based here, as well as the embassies of certain nations.
Paris 16
- Type: Locality with 159,000 residents
- Also known as: “Paris 16e” and “XVIe”
- Location: Paris, Île-de-France, France, Europe
- View on OpenStreetMap
Latitude
48.8637° or 48° 51′ 49″ northLongitude
2.2769° or 2° 16′ 37″ eastPopulation
159,000Elevation
67 metres (220 feet)Open location code
8FW4V77G+FQGeoNames ID
6618622
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