9th arrondissement of Paris
9th arrondissement of Paris, Municipal district on the Right Bank, Paris, France
Description
The 9th arrondissement stretches from the Palais Garnier to the base of Montmartre, covering 2.2 square kilometers (0.85 square miles) of wide boulevards, department stores, and entertainment venues. The area combines business districts with residential streets, where Rue de la Chaussée-d'Antin and Rue de Châteaudun run north through densely built blocks.
History
The district took shape during the mid-1800s when Baron Haussmann redesigned Paris, cutting wide avenues through older neighborhoods. The construction of the Grands Boulevards drew theaters and shops to the area, establishing its role as a commercial and entertainment center.
Culture
The area around Rue Drouot hosts numerous auction houses where collectors and dealers examine art and antiques daily. The district retains a strong link to the world of theater and music, with rehearsal studios and costume workshops tucked into side streets behind the main halls.
Practical
The Opera metro station provides access to several lines and sits centrally between the department stores on Boulevard Haussmann. The area works well for walking, as most points of interest lie within a short distance of one another.
Did you know?
The Passage des Panoramas, dating from 1800, was among the first covered shopping arcades in Europe and now houses small restaurants and stamp dealers. Its glass roof lets natural light into the narrow walkways, creating a calm environment away from the main streets.
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