Being located right near the 1st arrondissement, so found in Paris's heart, the second borough has long had a reputation as the financial centre of the French capital. Its postal index is often heard in the world's economic news. As a business centre, Paris 2 is home to numerous banking institutions, HQs, and offices of the renowned firms specialising in the aerospace industry, technologies, and other industries. Journalism and fashion, leisure and hospitality sectors, tourism are also widely developed activities in the region. In terms of territory, the district is tiny and occupies only 0,99 sq.km., yet, it is home to almost 22 thousand inhabitants. The concentration of companies in the business centre Paris 2 is also high. Among the most renowned names, the 2nd arrondissement of the city boasts the former Paris Bourse - a stock exchange, as well as a textile district, known as the Sentier. The dazzling City of Light shines in its glory and fame, and the business centre Paris 2 draws entrepreneurs and business owners, offering them a vast selection of the commercial real estate to choose from.
