2nd arrondissement of Paris

The 2nd arrondissement covers 0.992 square kilometers on the Right Bank of the Seine, containing the Bourse district and numerous commercial passages.

Established in 1860 during Paris's administrative reorganization, this district became a financial center with the construction of the Paris Bourse stock exchange.

The Grand Rex cinema, Opéra-Comique theater, and multiple 19th-century covered shopping arcades represent the district's entertainment and architectural heritage.

The district connects to Paris public transit through multiple metro stations, including Bourse and Sentier, while containing numerous restaurants and shopping venues.

Four distinct neighborhoods form this district: Gaillon, Vivienne, Mail, and Bonne-Nouvelle, each maintaining separate characteristics within the smallest Paris arrondissement.

Location: Paris Centre

Inception: 1860

Shares border with: 1st arrondissement of Paris, 3rd arrondissement of Paris, 4th arrondissement of Paris, 9th arrondissement of Paris, 10th arrondissement of Paris

Website: https://mairiepariscentre.paris.fr

GPS coordinates: 48.86688,2.34047

Latest update: May 26, 2025 21:52