8th arrondissement of Paris
8th arrondissement of Paris, Administrative district in Paris, France
The 8th Arrondissement of Paris is home to several iconic landmarks such as the Champs-Élysées and Arc de Triomphe.
Established in 1795, it has been a strategic and influential district throughout periods of French history.
It's known for its vibrant fashion scene with many high-end boutiques located on the famous Rue du Faubourg Saint-Honoré.
For visitors, there are several metro stations providing easy access throughout the district.
Interestingly, it also houses the Élysée Palace, the official residence of the President of France.
Location: Paris
Inception: 1860
Population: 35655
Website: mairie08.paris.fr
Sources: Wikimedia, OpenStreetMap
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The 8th Arrondissement of Paris is home to several iconic landmarks such as the Champs-Élysées and Arc de Triomphe.
The Champs-Élysées is a 1.9 kilometers long and 70 meters wide avenue in the 8th arrondissement of Paris.
The Place de la Concorde is one of the major public squares in Paris, France. It measures 8.64 hectares (21.3 acres) in area.
The Élysée Palace is the official residence of the President of the French Republic, where the president's office is located, and the Council of Ministers meets.
The Pont de l'Alma is a road bridge in Paris across the Seine.
The Grand Palais is a large historic site, exhibition hall and museum complex located at the Champs-Élysées in the 8th arrondissement of Paris, France.
The Luxor Obelisk is a 23 meters high Egyptian obelisk standing at the center of the Place de la Concorde in Paris, France.
The Tuileries Garden is a large public park located between the Louvre Museum and the Place de la Concorde in the 1st arrondissement of Paris.
La Madeleine is a Roman Catholic church occupying a commanding position in the 8th arrondissement of Paris.
Gare Saint-Lazare, a dead-end railway station located in the 8th arrondissement of Paris.
The Musée de l'Orangerie is an art gallery of impressionist and post-impressionist paintings located in the west corner of the Tuileries Gardens next to the Place de la Concorde in Paris.
