18th arrondissement of Paris
The 18th arrondissement of Paris (XVIIIe arrondissement) is one of the 20 arrondissements of the capital city of France. In spoken French, this arrondissement is referred to as dix-huitième.
18th arrondissement of Paris | |
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Municipal arrondissement | |
View over Montmartre district | |
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Coat of arms | |
Location within Paris | |
| Coordinates: 48°53′32″N 2°20′40″E | |
| Country | France |
| Region | Île-de-France |
| Department | Paris |
| Commune | Paris |
| Government | |
| • Mayor (2020–2026) | Éric Lejoindre (PS) |
| Area | 6.01 km2 (2.32 sq mi) |
| Population (2021) | 188,446 |
| • Density | 31,355/km2 (81,210/sq mi) |
| INSEE code | 75118 |
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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 known for its artistic history, the Bateau-Lavoir where Pablo Picasso, Georges Braque, and Amedeo Modigliani lived and worked in early 20th century, 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, selling products from Africa.