“A street with a secret.” That’s what some Parisians whisper about Voie CD/18. It’s a name that doesn’t exactly roll off the tongue. It is more like a code than a charming street name.
Voie CD/18 is located in the 18th arrondissement. This arrondissement is a vibrant and historically rich district of Paris. The 18th arrondissement is known as Butte-Montmartre. It sits on the right bank of the River Seine.
Montmartre is famous for its artistic history. Pablo Picasso and Amedeo Modigliani lived and worked here in the early 20th century. The Moulin Rouge cabaret adds to the area’s allure. Sacré-Cœur Basilica stands prominently atop Montmartre’s hill.
The Goutte d’Or district is also in the 18th arrondissement. It has many residents of North and sub-Saharan African descent. Its market, the marché Barbès, is known for selling products from Africa.
The land area of the 18th arrondissement is about 6 square kilometers. It is a densely populated area. In 1931, the population peaked at nearly 289,000 residents. As of 2009, it had over 200,000 inhabitants.
The 18th arrondissement has several places of interest. These include the Basilica of Sainte-Jeanne-d’Arc and the Église Saint-Jean-de-Montmartre. The Musée d’Art Naïf – Max Fourny also calls this area home.
Dailymotion once had its headquarters here. Dargaud also has its headquarters in the 18th arrondissement.
Voie CD/18 may not be as famous as these landmarks. However, it is still a part of this lively Parisian district. So next time you’re in Paris, take a stroll. Discover the hidden charm of Voie CD/18. It is a small piece of the city’s grand puzzle.