8th Arrondissement Travel Guide

Paris
8th Arrondissement showing street scenes and a monument
Featuring the most famous street in Paris, this district is strongly linked to Napoleon’s rise and France’s dark years of revolution. 

Wander the sprawling Avenue des Champs-Élysées surrounded by breathtaking architecture and boutique stores in the 8th Arrondissement. View an exquisite church styled like a Greek temple and visit the large square where many aristocrats were killed during the French Revolution.

Ride the metro to George V Station and stroll along the wide Champs-Élysées. Relax in the shade of leafy trees and shop at luxury stores selling fine garments and jewelry. Find a quiet café for a drink and continue on to the Arc de Triomphe at the street’s western end. Completed in 1836, the arch is 164 feet (50 meters) tall and decorated with battle scenes as tribute to Napoleon’s military successes as French emperor. Follow the underground passageway below busy traffic to reach the arch. Once here, admire the intricate carvings or pay to climb 40 steps to the top for panoramic city views.

Take the metro from Charles de Gaulle-Etoile Station near the arch or walk 30 minutes to the Place de la Concorde at the far end of the boulevard. Admire this large public space with statues and fountains. Louis XVI, Marie Antoinette and other members of the ruling class were beheaded here during the Reign of Terror in the late 1700s. Today the guillotine has gone, replaced by the much more appealing Luxor Obelisk, located centrally in the square. More than 3,000 years old, it was a gift to France from Egypt in the early 1800s. On its base, note the graphics depicting its difficult transportation to the square.

Head to l’Église de la Madeleine just north. The façade of this church, consecrated in 1842, is decorated as an ancient Greek temple with tall columns supporting an angled roof. Step inside to see an interior of shining gold and smooth marble.

The 8th Arrondissement has hundreds of restaurants serving typical French dishes and delicious Asian food. Take the metro here from elsewhere in the city or stay at one of the many nearby hotels.


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Top hotels in 8th Arrondissement

Hôtel Le Vignon
Hôtel Le Vignon
4 out of 5
23 Rue Vignon, Paris, Paris
The price is Rp1.660.874 per night from 16 Jun to 17 Jun
Rp1.660.874
per night
16 Jun - 17 Jun
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Paris. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (463 reviews)
"Not 4 stars as it shows. But it’s a nice small hotel in a good location."

Reviewed on 30 May 2024

Hôtel Le Vignon
citizenM Paris Champs-Élysées
citizenM Paris Champs-Élysées
4 out of 5
128 Rue la Boétie, Paris
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The price is Rp2.769.055 per night from 15 Jul to 16 Jul
Rp2.769.055
per night
15 Jul - 16 Jul
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Paris. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the breakfast and the ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (680 reviews)
"The room was very small. At the largest width is was 2m wide. My bed went from wall to wall against the window. I had to unpack my suitcase because there was no way to have it open and move around the room. I expected more young people, but there were an equal number of middle age business travelers ..."

Reviewed on 11 Jun 2024

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Warwick Paris
Warwick Paris
4 out of 5
5 Rue De Berri, Paris, Paris
The price is Rp4.217.717 per night from 14 Jul to 15 Jul
Rp4.217.717
per night
14 Jul - 15 Jul
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Paris. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
8/10 Very Good! (916 reviews)
"Great location! Jerome at the front desk was very helpful."

Reviewed on 1 Jun 2024

Warwick Paris
Hilton Paris Opera
Hilton Paris Opera
4 out of 5
108 Rue Saint Lazare, Paris
The price is Rp4.343.616 per night from 13 Jul to 14 Jul
Rp4.343.616
per night
13 Jul - 14 Jul
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Paris. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 restaurants and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition ...
8/10 Very Good! (987 reviews)
"Excellent location!"

Reviewed on 3 May 2024

Hilton Paris Opera
Hotel Marceau Champs Elysees
Hotel Marceau Champs Elysees
3 out of 5
37 Avenue Marceau, Paris, Paris
The price is Rp2.618.929 per night from 16 Jun to 17 Jun
Rp2.618.929
per night
16 Jun - 17 Jun
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Paris. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (698 reviews)
"Excellent location. Approximately 15 minutes walk from Eiffel Tower and Arc de Triomphe. Friendly staff. Small but perfectly formed. How you would imagine a traditional Parisien hotel to be."

Reviewed on 13 Jun 2024

Hotel Marceau Champs Elysees
L'Hotel du Collectionneur Arc de Triomphe
L'Hotel du Collectionneur Arc de Triomphe
5 out of 5
51-57 rue de Courcelles, Paris, Paris
The price is Rp7.967.804 per night from 7 Jul to 8 Jul
Rp7.967.804
per night
7 Jul - 8 Jul
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Paris. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,001 reviews)
"The property is old and unkept. Our room was dirty and with poor lighting. It is very overrated for what it is. An old French hotel."

Reviewed on 5 Jun 2024

L'Hotel du Collectionneur Arc de Triomphe
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Other neighbourhoods around 8th Arrondissement

Arc de Triomphe featuring street scenes, night scenes and a city

Champs-Élysées

You might enjoy the river views while in Champs-Élysées. Champs-Élysées is a notable sight, and you can get around town at Franklin D. Roosevelt Metro Station or Champs-Élysées - Clemenceau Station to see more of the city.

Champs-Élysées
Les Invalides which includes heritage architecture and street scenes as well as a large group of people

7th Arrondissement

4.5/5(240 area reviews)

7th Arrondissement is highly notable for its charming cafes, and you might want to visit top sights like Eiffel Tower and Rodin Museum. See more of Paris by jumping on the metro at Solferino Station or Assemblee Nationale Station.

7th Arrondissement
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1st Arrondissement

4.5/5(286 area reviews)

Louvre Museum and Place Vendôme are a few top attractions in 1st Arrondissement. Hop around the city on the metro at Pyramides Metro Station or Palais Royal-Musée du Louvre Metro Station and check out the area's fascinating museums, charming cafes and popular shops.

1st Arrondissement
7th Arrondissement featuring street scenes and a city

Faubourg Saint-Germain

While you're in Faubourg Saint-Germain, take in top sights like Eiffel Tower or Orsay Museum, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Rue du Bac Station or Solferino Station.

Faubourg Saint-Germain
9th Arrondissement which includes street scenes as well as a small group of people

9th Arrondissement

4.5/5(458 area reviews)

Known for its charming cafes and popular shops, there's plenty to explore in 9th Arrondissement. Check out top attractions like Palais Garnier and Folies Bergere, and jump on the metro at Notre-Dame-de-Lorette Station or Le Peletier Station to see more of the city.

9th Arrondissement
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Paris City Center

4/5(15 area reviews)

Louvre Museum and Place Vendôme are a few top attractions in Paris City Center. Hop around the city on the metro at Palais Royal-Musée du Louvre Metro Station or Louvre - Rivoli Station and check out the area's fascinating museums, stunning cathedral and charming cafes.

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