2nd arrondissement of Paris, Paris

Name: 2nd arrondissement of Paris
Address: Paris, France

#944 among attractions in Paris

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The 2nd arrondissement of Paris is one of the 20 arrondissements of the capital city of France. In spoken French, this arrondissement is colloquially referred to as deuxième. It is governed locally together with the 1st, 3rd and 4th arrondissement, with which it forms the 1st sector of Paris. ()

Local name: 2e arrondissement de Paris Area: 0.38 mi²Coordinates: 48°52'1"N, 2°20'26"E

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Bourse (Vivienne)Paris France

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2nd arrondissement of Paris – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Passage des Panoramas, Galerie Véro-Dodat, Basilica of Notre-Dame-des-Victoires, Place des Victoires.

~1220 ftN
Shopping, Street, Shopping centre
Passage des Panoramas, Paris
6 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Paris, Passage des Panoramas is a historic covered arcade that offers a charming glimpse into the city's past. This street, known for its glass-roofed gallery, is one of the earliest examples of such arcades in the French capital, dating back...
~1500 ftS
Shopping, Shopping centre, Scenic walking areas
Galerie Véro-Dodat, Paris
8 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Paris, the Galerie Véro-Dodat is a hidden gem that transports visitors back to the elegance of the 19th century. This covered passage, built in 1826, is one of the many historic arcades that Paris is famous for, offering a glimpse into the...
~120 ftE
Church, Baroque architecture, Sacred and religious sites
Basilica of Notre-Dame-des-Victoires, Paris
1 min walk • Located at 6, rue Notre-Dame-des-Victoires, in the 2nd arrondissement of Paris, Notre-Dame-des-Victoires is one of ten minor basilicas located in the Île-de-France region of France. The closest Metro station is 'Bourse'.
~460 ftSE
Baroque architecture, Memorial
Place des Victoires, Paris
3 min walk • The Place des Victoires is a circular place in Paris, located a short distance northeast from the Palais Royal and straddling the border between the 1st and the 2nd arrondissements.
~1450 ftSW
Monuments and statues, Sculpture
Les Deux Plateaux, Paris
8 min walk • Les Deux Plateaux, more commonly known as the Colonnes de Buren, is an art installation created by the French artist Daniel Buren in 1985–1986. It is located in the inner courtyard of the Palais Royal in Paris, France.
~1300 ftN
Theater, Opera
Théâtre Feydeau, Paris
7 min walk • The Théâtre Feydeau, a former Parisian theatre company, was founded in 1789 with the patronage of Monsieur, Comte de Provence, and was therefore initially named the Théâtre de Monsieur.
~740 ftSW
Theater, Opera, Concerts and shows
Théâtre du Palais-Royal, Paris
4 min walk • The Théâtre du Palais-Royal is a 750-seat Parisian theatre at 38 rue de Montpensier, located at the northwest corner of the Palais-Royal in the Galerie de Montpensier at its intersection with the Galerie de Beaujolais.
~1030 ftSW
Fountain
Fontaine Molière, Paris
5 min walk • The Fontaine Molière is a fountain in the 1st arrondissement of Paris, at the junction of rue Molière and rue de Richelieu. Its site was occupied by a fountain known as the fontaine Richelieu until 1838, when it was demolished due to interfering with traffic flow.
~570 ftW
Museum, Specialty museum
Cabinet des Médailles, Paris
3 min walk • The Cabinet des Médailles, more formally known as Département des Monnaies, Médailles et Antiques de la Bibliothèque nationale de France, is a department of the Bibliothèque nationale de France in Paris.
~800 ftNW
Fountain, Park
Fontaine Louvois, Paris
4 min walk • The Fontaine Louvois is a monumental public fountain in Square Louvois on the rue Richelieu in the Second Arrondissement of Paris, near the entrance of the Bibliothèque nationale de France.
~1430 ftW
Music and shows, Nightlife, Music venue
Le Ventadour, Paris
7 min walk • The Salle Ventadour, a former Parisian theatre in the rue Neuve-Ventadour, now the rue Méhul, was built between 1826 and 1829 for the Opéra-Comique, to designs by Jacques-Marie Huvé, a prominent architect.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to 2nd arrondissement of Paris?

Nearby attractions include Basilica of Notre-Dame-des-Victoires, Paris (1 min walk), Galerie Vivienne, Paris (1 min walk), Salle Érard, Paris (3 min walk), Place des Victoires, Paris (3 min walk).

How to get to 2nd arrondissement of Paris by public transport?

The nearest stations to 2nd arrondissement of Paris:

Bus

Mairie du 2e • Lines: 29 (1 min walk)
Victoires • Lines: 29 (3 min walk)

Metro

Bourse • Lines: 3 (4 min walk)
Sentier • Lines: 3 (7 min walk)

Train

Châtelet - Les Halles (12 min walk)
Auber (16 min walk)

Ferry

Louvre • Lines: Batobus (16 min walk)
Musée d'Orsay • Lines: Batobus (20 min walk)