   the 16th arrondissement of paris (also known as "arrondissement de passy") is one of the 20 arrondissements (administrative districts) of paris, the capital city of france. it includes a concentration of museums between the place du trocadÃ©ro and the place d'iÃ©na. with its ornate 19th century buildings, large avenues, prestigious schools, museums and various parks, the arrondissement has long been known as one of french high society's favorite places of residence (comparable to new york's upper east side or london's kensington and chelsea)deciphering the 16th arrondissement | whygo paris eyes of an american-born on the exclusive 16th  to such an extent that the phrase "le 16e" () has been associated with great wealth in french popular culture. indeed, the 16th arrondissement is france's fourth richest district for average household income, followi
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