The 8th arrondissement of Paris is located on the right bank of the Seine and is the headquarters of the haute Parisian bourgeoisie.

It is both a very touristy place with the Champs Elysees, Place de la Concorde, the Boulevard Haussmann and a place of power as it includes the Elysee Palace and the Ministry of Interior.

Avenue des Champs-Élysées
The famous Avenue des Champs-Elysees is located in the 8th arrondissement of Paris. Considered the most beautiful avenue of Paris, it is the most famous avenue in the world.
It connects the Place de la Concorde to the Arc de Triomphe in the Place de l'Etoile.
Most of the luxury brands have stores on this avenue: Cartier, Lancel, Lacoste, Hugo Boss, Louis Vuitton, or Montblanc.

Place de la Concorde
Located at one end of the Champs-Elysees, the Place de la Concorde is one of the major public squares in Paris. The Obelisk of Luxor, the Egyptian obelisk, was offered by Egypt in 1836; it is decorated with hieroglyphics and situated in the center of the square.
The two fountains in the Place de la Concorde have been the most famous of the fountains built during the time of king Louis-Philippe.

Arc de Triomphe
The Arc de Triomphe stands in the centre of the Place Charles de Gaulle. It is a national monument with a strong history; with the tomb of the Unknown Soldier of World War I and the eternal flame.
It was built to honor those who fought and died for France during the French Revolutionary and the Napoleonic Wars. It has the names of all French victories and generals etched on its inner and outer surfaces.

Élysée Palace
The Elysée Palace is located 55 rue du FaubourgSaint-Honore. This magnificent 18th century palace is the official residence of French presidents since 1873.
The Elysee Palace is not open, but from the portal, you can see the courtyard and gardens. The French president holds his meeting in The Elysée Palace.
The president’s office is known as the "Salon doré" (the Golden Room).

Madeleine Church
Located in the 8th arrondissement of Paris, the Madeleine Church is a Roman Catholic Church.
In 1806, Napoleon wanted to make a first temple dedicated to the glory of his great army. In 1837, the building failed to change in the first railway station of Paris. Finally, in 1845 he became the famous church that we know these days.