8th Arrondissement Travel Guide

Tourist Guide
8th Arrondissement which includes a monument and street scenes
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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Our pick of the best 8th Arrondissement Hotel Deals

citizenM Paris Champs-Élysées
citizenM Paris Champs-Élysées
4 out of 5
128 Rue la Boétie, Paris
The price is NZ$256 per night from 12 May to 13 May
NZ$256
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12 May - 13 May
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Paris. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the breakfast and the ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (653 reviews)
"Perfect location and perfectly small. We didn’t need anything larger, perfect size for 2 people."

Reviewed on 27 Apr. 2024

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Warwick Paris
Warwick Paris
4 out of 5
5 Rue De Berri, Paris, Paris
The price is NZ$444 per night from 19 May to 20 May
NZ$444
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19 May - 20 May
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Paris. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
8/10 Very Good! (896 reviews)
"Nice and friendly"

Reviewed on 20 Apr. 2024

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Hotel Marceau Champs Elysees
Hotel Marceau Champs Elysees
3 out of 5
37 Avenue Marceau, Paris, Paris
The price is NZ$282 per night from 12 May to 13 May
NZ$282
per night
12 May - 13 May
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Paris. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (664 reviews)
"Convenient location, close to many attractions. Felt very safe"

Reviewed on 9 May 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
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The price is NZ$930 per night from 17 May to 18 May
NZ$930
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17 May - 18 May
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8/10 Very Good! (1,002 reviews)
"Excellent property, friendly staff, close proximity to top attractions and shopping. Ticks all the boxes"

Reviewed on 7 May 2024

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Fraser Suites Le Claridge Champs-Elysées
Fraser Suites Le Claridge Champs-Elysées
5 out of 5
74 avenue des Champs-Elysées, Paris
The price is NZ$730 per night from 12 May to 13 May
NZ$730
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12 May - 13 May
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8.4/10 Very Good! (517 reviews)
"The hotel was located in the middle of everything and the staff was super friendly and helpful."

Reviewed on 6 May 2024

Fraser Suites Le Claridge Champs-Elysées
Hotel Lancaster
Hotel Lancaster
5 out of 5
7 Rue De Berri, Paris, Paris
The price is NZ$1,101 per night from 19 May to 20 May
NZ$1,101
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19 May - 20 May
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Paris. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (545 reviews)
"Staff was extremely friendly and helpful! We had a number of special requests and they attended to these with promptness and smiles! Especially wonderful were the servers at our breakfasts which was delicious! Thank you for making our stay in Paris so special! We will definitely come back!!"

Reviewed on 9 May 2024

Hotel Lancaster
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