Paris
The 15th arrondissement: the secret of Parisian families
The 15th is one of the most affordable family districts on the Left Bank: €9,600/m² on average in 2026, six metro lines and 230,000 residents.
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Discover the neighbourhoods, arrondissements and secrets of the capital. Prices per m², lifestyle, schools and transport by area
Paris is made up of 20 arrondissements and dozens of micro-neighbourhoods, each with its own identity, price per square metre and lifestyle. Our articles explore the specificities of each area: atmosphere, schools, transport, shops, urban projects. Whether you are looking for the calm of the 7th, the buzz of Le Marais or the village feel of the 20th, this section helps you choose the neighbourhood that truly matches your lifestyle and budget.
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Paris
Vincennes and Saint-Mandé: Quality of Life at the Gates of Paris
Saint-Mandé stays dearer at €8,500/sqm in 2026 against €8,200 in Vincennes, being smaller and scarcer. Vincennes is 10 minutes from Châtelet on the RER A.
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Boulogne-Billancourt: The Inner Suburb Playing in the Premier League
Boulogne-Billancourt averages 8,900 euros/sqm in 2026: 10,000 to 11,000 in the north near the 16th, 7,500 to 8,500 in the south by Pont de Sevres.
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The 5th arrondissement: Quartier Latin, Mouffetard and accessible prices
The 5th has a median price of 12,000 euros/m² in 2026 (average 13,400), from 10,500 around Gobelins to 14,500 near the Panthéon.
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Invalides and École Militaire: the bourgeois calm of the 7th
Around Les Invalides and École Militaire, expect 14,000 to 16,000 euros/sqm in 2026: rue Cler near 14,500, over 16,000 with a view of the esplanade.
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Batignolles and Epinettes: The 17th Arrondissement's New Lease of Life
Batignolles (17th) runs €10,000 to €11,500/sqm in 2026, against €9,500 to €10,500/sqm in Epinettes just to the north. By a Paris property hunter.
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Canal Saint-Martin and Oberkampf: the Creative Paris That Keeps Rising in Value
Quai de Jemmapes and quai de Valmy trade at 10,500 to 11,500 euros/sqm in 2026, up to 12,000 with a water view, against 9,800 to 10,800 one street back.
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Passy and La Muette: the Village Side of the 16th Arrondissement
In Passy and La Muette (16th), prices run €11,000 to €13,500 per sqm in 2026, some 10 to 15% below Trocadéro, against a €12,400 arrondissement average.
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Finding a Family Apartment in Paris' 14th Arrondissement
In the 14th, a 75 to 90 sqm family apartment costs €700,000 to €1,100,000 in 2026, at 9,500 to 11,000 €/sqm: 20 to 30% below the neighbouring 6th.
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Neuilly, Boulogne, Levallois: buying in the premium inner suburbs
In 2026 Neuilly sits at 10,800 euros/sqm, Levallois at 9,200 and Boulogne at 8,900. A one million euro budget buys 15 to 25 sqm more than inside Paris.
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Canal Saint-Martin, Oberkampf, Bastille: the Paris That Moves
In 2026 the 10th sits at a median 9,400 euros/sqm (+2.8%) and the 11th at 10,000 (+2.5%). Oberkampf's gentrification is over and it stays cheaper than the Marais.
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Montmartre: the property guide to the 18th arrondissement
The 18th averages 9,400 euros/sqm in 2026 (+2.6% year on year), from 6,500 in the Goutte d'Or to 12,500 in historic Montmartre (Abbesses, rue Lepic).
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Best Arrondissement in Paris for Families
The 15th suits families with young children best: over 40 municipal nurseries and 80 to 95 sqm four-room flats at 700,000 to 950,000 euros, as in the 12th.
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Left Bank vs Right Bank: Where to Buy in Paris?
The Left Bank sits at a median 11,500 euros/sqm in 2026 against 10,600 on the Right Bank, which rises faster (9th +3.2%) and buys nearly 10% more floor space.
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The 9th arrondissement: the rising star of the Parisian market
Yes: the 9th is up 3.2% over twelve months in 2026, the strongest rise in central Paris, at a median 11,000 euros/m² (average 12,100), 20 to 25% below the 6th.
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Saint-Germain-des-Pres: Buying in Paris's Most Expensive Neighbourhood
Saint-Germain-des-Pres in the 6th is the most expensive area of Paris, at a median 14,500 euros/sqm in 2026 (average 16,400), and 40 to 50% of sales there close off-market.
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Living in the 16th Arrondissement: Prejudices and Realities
Five distinct micro-neighbourhoods, from cosmopolitan Trocadéro to residential Auteuil, the 846-hectare Bois de Boulogne, and 12,400 euros/sqm in 2026.
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Living in Le Marais: The Complete Guide
Off-market deals make up 30 to 40% of sales in Le Marais and good flats go in 25 days versus 45 across Paris, at a median 12,200 to 13,000 euros/sqm in 2026.
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The best neighbourhoods in Paris for living: our ranking
The best area depends on your profile: Commerce in the 15th (€10,400/sq m average) and Passy in the 16th (€12,400) for families, Batignolles at €10,600.
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most sought-after arrondissements in Paris in 2026?
The 6th, 7th and 8th remain the most prestigious for their status and quality of life. The 3rd and 4th (Le Marais) attract buyers for their historic charm. For families, the 16th, 17th and 15th offer large apartments and good schools. The 11th and 10th draw young professionals for their energy.
What is the average price per square metre in Paris in 2026?
The average price in Paris in February 2026 is approximately 10,500 euros/m². There are significant differences between arrondissements, ranging from around 8,000 euros/m² in the 19th and 20th to over 14,000 euros/m² in the 6th and 7th.
How do I choose the right neighbourhood in Paris?
Define your priorities: proximity to work, schools, green spaces, shops, transport, budget. Visit the area at different times of the day. A property hunter knows the micro-neighbourhoods and can guide you towards areas you might not have considered.
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