One of the most prestigious and chic areas in the city, the 8th boasts the world's most famous avenue, les Champs Elysees. From the Place de la Concorde, the perspective stretches west all the way to La Defense, and east beyond the nearby Tuileries garden to the Louvre Museum.

Luxury stores and first-class hotels are abundant. The view from the top of the Arc de Triomphe is something you won't forget. Or maybe you'd rather take a stroll in the Parc Monceau.

Les Champs Elysées is the widest avenue in Paris measuring 70 meters. Business headquarters as well as fashion shops are everywhere. Jewelers and Cinemas gather around this wonderful avenue. You will also find there the famous Parisian cabaret: le Lido de Paris . Book your tickets now with ComeToParis.com!

Strolling down the Champs Elysèes, you'll arrive at the Palais de la Decouverte, as well as the Grand Palais and Petit Palais where the biggest international cultural exhibitions take place. This way will lead you to the Alexandre III Bridge, one of the most elegant bridges of Paris, which will lead you to Les Invalides.

The Elysee Palace is very close to le Grand Palais: this is the place where the President of France lives.

The Concorde Square is located at the east end of Champs Elysees. The Louxor's Obelisk, brought from Egypt by Napoleon Bonaparte, stands in the middle of this huge square. The Concorde is also the place where military parades end as on the 14th of July (The Bastille Day: in commemoration of the French Revolution of 1789). From there you'll find your way to the Tuileries: this park is the link between the Concorde and the Louvre Museum.

The surroundings areas of the Champs Elysees, offer a plethora of chic avenues. For example, George V Avenue is home to Kenzo, Yves Saint Laurent and of course the Crazy Horse this fashionable cabaret is very popular among trendy Parisians. Book your tickets now with ComeToParis.com!

Along the Seine River, you can visit the Alma Bridge which has become famous with Lady Diana's death. A bit farther, the Trocadero faces the Eiffel Tower where a marvelous vista awaits you.

The business quarter,La Defense, is on the west end. Thousands of people come here each morning at rush hours to work in the buildings of international companies. You might also visit there La Grande Arche.This splendid monument is dedicated to Human Rights and offers a great vista.

The Bois de Boulogne, also on the west end, s the park where joggers gather.