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Auteuil (French pronunciation: [otœj]) is the westernmost quarter of Paris, France, located in the 16th arrondissement, on the Right Bank. It is adjacent to Passy to the northeast (administratively part of la Muette), Boulogne-Billancourt to the southwest, and the Bois de Boulogne to the northwest.
In a charming and somewhat upscale atmosphere, the tranquil Parisian neighborhood of Village d'Auteuil inspires many strollers. Its natural corners, flower-lined alleys, private villas sometimes hidden in small courtyards, and surprising Art Nouveau architecture surprise and charm in equal measure.
Mar 10, 2019 · Le village d’Auteuil, a historic village inside Paris. Life was peaceful in the old commune of Auteuil west of Paris, until Baron Haussmann and his employer Napoleon III decided to overhaul the French capital and turn it into one of Europe’s grandest cities.
Mar 4, 2016 · In 1860, as part of Haussmann’s grand redevelopment plan, Auteuil was incorporated into the 16th arrondissement and soon acquired, and retained, the reputation as an area where the nouveau riche bourgeoisie like to live.
Auteuil Racecourse is situated on the edge of the Bois de Boulogne on a 33-hectare site at the Porte d’Auteuil in Paris. It is the centre of jump racing in France and it is where the nine Group 1 hurdle and steeple chase races that take place on French soil are held.
The Auteuil area is in the 16th arrondissement in Paris. It is essentially a wealthy residential suburb and it is here that the Count de Monte Cristo bought his country home in the 'Count of Monte Cristo' a novel by Alexandre Dumas.
This is a lovely and quiet residential neighborhood at the southern end of the 16h arrondissement (south of Passy). It has an excellent set of metro stops that allow you to access several lines within a few blocks.
