Arrondissement 2

District two has approximately 22,400 people living within it.  About 71.4% of those residents were born in Paris and 17.4% are non-European immigrants.  This district is more of a banking and business district with lot of attractions around it because it is in the center of Paris but not too much to see within it. 

If you’re looking for a hotel in this district I would recommend this two star beauty; the Hotel Vivienne.  It has very good customer ratings and is €88 for a double room per night.  You can find it on 40, Rue Vivienne.  If you are staying in the two star beauty that I recommended and you would like to pick up some groceries instead of eating out I would suggest heading to your local Monoprix.

Eggs: € 2,78

Milk: € 1,42

Meat: € 18,25

Tourist Attractions:

If you are in the mood for live theatre and happen to speak French or don’t mind if you can’t understand what the actors are saying, you might want to stop by l’opera Comique and let these guys tickle your funny bone.  Located at 1 Place Boieldieu, whether or not this interests you, you might want to pop over there just to check out the architecture nearby. 

 Amazing Architectural Finds:

The Palais Brongniart is found on 28, Place de la Bourse.  For over a century this building was used to house French finance but has recently been turned into convention center.  It's location in the heart of Paris is pristine for large events.  It has 2 auditoriums that can hold 100 and 600 people.  It has 6 lounges and reception halls and if you happen to be throwing a large convention or attending one in Paris, this would be the place to go.  It also happens to be a beautiful place for a flea market which you can find on the patio behind it.  

                                                     Today’s Business Shout Out!

Velib is a bike service that you can find all over Paris.  You buy a membership for €20 and then you can ride bikes for 30 minutes for free.  After your 30 minutes you start getting charged but since you can find them everywhere I would suggest that you bike for the free half hour, return your bike to the nearest post to you and take out a new one.  Also, if your bike has a problem like a flat or anything that needs repair, you turn the seat around backwards to let everyone know. 

The Most Interesting Thing I Found:

In between the businesses and banks there happens to be a skate park in an ally fully furnished with ramps and all.  If skateboarding is your cup of tea or you just want to go watch some French dudes throw some tricks then you should definitely check it out.  

Thanks for touring Arrondissement 2 via me!  Au revoir!