District guide · Paris
Viewpoints, Theme: Viewpoints in Paris 8e Arrondissement, Paris
The 8th arrondissement forms part of central Paris, characterized by grand historical monuments and cultural institutions. The Champs Élysées and Place de la Co...
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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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