arrondissement
noun
ar·ron·disse·ment
ə-ˈrän-də-smənt 
ˌa-ˌrōⁿ-(ˌ)dē-ˈsmäⁿ
ˌa-ˌrōⁿ-(ˌ)dē-ˈsmäⁿ
1
: an administrative district of some large French cities
2
: the largest division of a French department
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There’s no need to sacrifice location for luxury—or vice-versa—with this one-bedroom in the 1st arrondissement.
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Elise Taylor, Vogue, 19 Mar. 2025
Le Jardin de Verre by Locke ranges across both an 18th century mansion and a former factory in the 5th arrondissement.
—Sarah Turner, Forbes, 28 Feb. 2025
This château hotel is tucked away in the 16th arrondissement and oozes nostalgic charm with design by Laura Gonzalez, who fused Art Deco influences with 19th-century motifs and an abundance of antique objects.
—Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 10 Mar. 2025
Incidentally, last month Istituto Marangoni also unveiled its new site in Paris’ rue Boissière, in the 16th arrondissement.
—Sandra Salibian, WWD, 19 Feb. 2025
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Elise Taylor, Vogue, 19 Mar. 2025
Le Jardin de Verre by Locke ranges across both an 18th century mansion and a former factory in the 5th arrondissement.
—Sarah Turner, Forbes, 28 Feb. 2025
This château hotel is tucked away in the 16th arrondissement and oozes nostalgic charm with design by Laura Gonzalez, who fused Art Deco influences with 19th-century motifs and an abundance of antique objects.
—Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 10 Mar. 2025
Incidentally, last month Istituto Marangoni also unveiled its new site in Paris’ rue Boissière, in the 16th arrondissement.
—Sandra Salibian, WWD, 19 Feb. 2025
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“Arrondissement.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/arrondissement. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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