18th arrondissement of Paris

18th arrondissement of Paris
View over Montmartre district
View over Montmartre district
Coat of arms of 18th arrondissement of Paris
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Location within Paris
Location within Paris
Coordinates: 48°53′32″N 2°20′40″E / 48.89222°N 2.34444°E / 48.89222; 2.34444
CountryFrance
RegionÎle-de-France
DepartmentParis
CommuneParis
Government
 • Mayor (2020–2026) Éric Lejoindre (PS)
Area
6.01 km2 (2.32 sq mi)
Population
 (2021)[1]
188,446
 • Density31,355/km2 (81,210/sq mi)
INSEE code75118

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.

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 Bateau-Lavoir where Pablo Picasso, Georges Braque, and Amedeo Modigliani lived and worked in the early 20th century,[2] 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.

  1. ^ "Populations légales 2021" (in French). The National Institute of Statistics and Economic Studies. 28 December 2023.
  2. ^ "Montmartre, Paris' last village. Facts". Paris Digest. 2018. Retrieved 2018-11-26.