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Historic monuments, Up to 1 hour in Paris 8e Arrondissement, Paris — page 2

The 8th arrondissement forms part of central Paris, characterized by grand historical monuments and cultural institutions. The Champs Élysées and Place de la Co...

Photograph · Aleksandr Zykov from Russia · CC BY-SA 2.0

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The 8th arrondissement forms part of central Paris, characterized by grand historical monuments and cultural institutions. The Champs Élysées and Place de la Concorde anchor the district, while the Grand Palais and Petit Palais house significant art collections. The arrondissement provides substantial interest through its concentration of museums, theatres, and architectural landmarks spanning centuries.

Checked 2026-09-04

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Language spoken
French
French is the language of the Republic under Article 2 of the Constitution
Dialling code
+33 1
Paris and the Île-de-France; drop the leading 0 of 01 when calling from abroad
Currency
Euro (€, EUR)
France has used the euro as its official currency since 2002
Emergency number
112
One number across the country; 15 reaches an ambulance directly
Plug type
Type E · 220 V
Round-pin sockets use a projecting earth pin
Tap water
Safe to drink
The health ministry says tap water may be consumed safely unless local authorities issue specific advice

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Historic monuments 10 Museums 0 Places of worship 1 Nature sites 4 Viewpoints 0 Food and drink 2 Markets and shopping 1 Entertainment 0 Nightlife 0 Family attractions 0 Art and culture 3 Activities 0

Typical visit duration

Up to 1 hour 10 1 to 2 hours 2

Interests

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  1. Hôtel de Crillon Hôtel de Crillon
    07 30 min

    Hôtel de Crillon

    Hotel de Crillon opened as a hotel in 1909, but the building itself is a 1758 royal commission: Louis XV had Ange-Jacques Gabriel build two identical stone palaces flanking the Rue Royale on the new Place de la Concorde, and…

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    • Historic monument

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