Airbnb Reveals Fun Facts About Neighborhoods in the World’s Favorite Destination – Paris

Travelers are drawn to Paris in droves by its famous landmarks but it is the charm and uniqueness of its 20 distinct districts or ‘arrondissements’ that leave a lasting impression. With this in mind, we pored over some Parisian data and are excited to reveal a whole host of fun facts about the City of Love and the patchwork of charming neighborhoods that make it such a perennial favorite.

Neighborhoods Spotlight A closer look at Homes on Airbnb in Paris

Fun Facts

• In Montmartre, the setting for a hugely popular French movie, you can find 5 hosts named Amelie.
• Near the Louvre you can choose to stay with a Mona, or a Lisa.
• Mamma Mia! 29 homesick Italians have booked listings on Rue de Rome while in Paris.
• Rue des Ecoles (‘School Street’) lives up to its name – boasting 13 hosts on Airbnb who are teachers.
• Who runs the world? Rue Madame has a mere 21 male hosts on Airbnb. But Rue Monsieur has an impressive 51 female hosts.

Neighbor’s Day Event

On May 25, Airbnb celebrated the hospitality of the world’s largest host community, bringing together Parisians from all its districts and visitors from around the world to mark Fête des voisins (Neighbor’s Day) with a special community gathering. Airbnb brought together Parisians from all the arrondissements and guests from all over the world to Le Nid. Le Nid is a space that brings together guests and travelers to create links around the theme of travel. On Fête des Voisins day, 40 000 guests stayed in Paris with Airbnb hosts, coming from over 120 countries including Belarus, Guatemala, Cambodia and Namibia. They stayed in all 20 arrondissements, experiencing the life of real Parisians for one night. Read more about how we’re celebrating neighborhoods and local communities to further our mission in belonging anywhere here.