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8th Arr
Paris - 8th Arrondissement
For the visitors who have waited all their lives to find themselves in Paris, standing on the famous boulevard Champs Elysées will bring, perhaps, the biggest thrill of all. It’s so, well, Paris! It will also bring elbow to elbow tourists from around the world and sodas that cost an arm, a leg and a mortgage-payment for those too entranced not to sit down at one of the cafes. Best to keep walking and head to the Arc de Triomphe, where, once on top, one of the most beautiful views of Paris awaits. Both the Champs-Elysees and the Arc de Triomphe are must-sees for the first time tourists, as are Place de la Concorde (the best street level view of Paris -- found at the opposite end of the Champs from the Arc). Finish off your visit in the 8th over a hot chocolate at the Crillon or Le Meurice. And if you have any time left over, you have your pick of the following (and then some!): Musée Jacquemart-André, Musée du Petit Palais, Galeries nationales du Grand Palais and La Madeleine. The 8th Arrondissement is certainly one of the heavy hitter tourists destinations in the City of Light.
Destinations in the 8th Arr
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Arc de Triomphe
One of the best views you’ll get of Paris is from the roof top of the iconic Arc de Triomphe, the Napoleon-commissioned monument that honors the French army for their victory at Austerlitz, and also serves as a powerful symbol of French patriotism. Looking around you can see the Place de la Concorde, the Eiffel Tower, and twelve bustling shop-studded avenues below including the beautiful, exclusive, and world-famous Champs Elysees.
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Arc de Triomphe FAQ
The Arc de Triomphe (a tomb for unknown soldiers) stands like a five-star general in the middle of Place Charles de Gaulle on the Right Bank, with 12 streets extending outward (Champs-Elysées being the most notable). From the top, see Place de la Concorde, Sacré Coeur, the Eiffel Tower, the Louvre and more. Daytime historical views turn into nighttime romance over a twinkling Paris. The small museum inside offers Napoleon memorabilia, including a tent set up to depict life in the field.
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Palais de la Découverte
The Museum of Discovery is a great place to take the kids to look at exhibitions on phenomena of the natural world such as electromagnetism, chemistry, astronomy, the human body, biology and geosciences. The kids will enjoy the interactive activities the museum as to offer, but if you don’t speak French, it might be difficult to learn from the exhibitions as most do not have English translations. Located close to the Champs Elysées, the Palais de la Decouvert is situated conveniently for the tourist, so drop by while you’re doing a bit of discovering in Paris.
