Things to do in 8e arrondissement, Paris

Napoleon's triumphal arch stands at the centre of Place Charles de Gaulle. It offers commanding views of the 12 grand avenues that radiate outward like a star.

"Napoleon's triumphal arch stands at the centre of Place Charles de Gaulle. It offers commanding view"

This grand avenue on the historic axis is where Parisians come to dine, shop, see theatre and celebrate life. It opens into formal gardens and majestic buildings.

"This grand avenue on the historic axis is where Parisians come to dine, shop, see theatre and celebr"

The largest square in Paris, at the end of the Champs-Élysées.

"The largest square in Paris, at the end of the Champs-Élysées."

Considered the most ornate of the 37 bridges crossing the Seine in Paris.

"Considered the most ornate of the 37 bridges crossing the Seine in Paris."

A pâtisserie on the Champs-Élysées famous for its macarons. A box costs around $20-30.

"A pâtisserie on the Champs-Élysées famous for its macarons. A box costs around $20-30."