8th arrondissement of Paris

The 8th arrondissement encompasses 3.88 square kilometers of central Paris, featuring the Avenue des Champs-Élysées and the Arc de Triomphe monument.

The district gained its current configuration during the 1860 administrative reorganization of Paris, when the city expanded by incorporating neighboring municipalities.

The arrondissement contains significant political landmarks including the Élysée Palace, which functions as the official residence of the French President since 1873.

The district maintains excellent public transportation connections through multiple metro stations and bus lines, connecting residents to all parts of Paris.

This area records the highest employment density in Paris, hosting numerous corporate headquarters, luxury fashion stores, and international embassies.

Location: Paris

Inception: 1860

Shares border with: 1st arrondissement of Paris, 7th arrondissement of Paris, 9th arrondissement of Paris, 16th arrondissement of Paris, 17th arrondissement of Paris, 18th arrondissement of Paris

Website: https://mairie08.paris.fr

GPS coordinates: 48.87417,2.31111

Latest update: May 28, 2025 18:16