Hotel Madeleine Haussmann

Hotel Madeleine Haussmann, Hotel Paris 8 What to do in Paris's 8th district?

Staying at the Hotel Madeleine Haussmann means staying in the heart of Paris, in the quiet street of a busy district, the 8th district. Ideal for travelers who love tourism and want to stay in a quiet area. The 8th district is home to most of Paris' must-see places such as the Madeleine Church, the Champs Elysées, the Arc de Triomphe, the Grand Palais and the Petit Palais or the Place de la Concorde. Whether you are looking for cultural discoveries, quiet strolls, gastronomic tastings or shopping outings, you will always find what you are looking for in the 8th district.

For culture lovers

Marking the intersection of twelve of Paris' most famous avenues, you can't miss the Arc-de-Triomphe. Standing on the Place de l'Etoile, or Place Charles de Gaulle, it is over 50m high and houses the famous Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, honouring all those who "died for France" in the Great War. Don't hesitate to visit the monument and climb to the top for one of the most beautiful panoramic views of Paris.

Then cross the famous avenue des Champs Elysées and reach the Place de la Concorde, the largest square in Paris, where one of the two Obelisks of the Luxor temple, donated by Egypt to the city of Paris in the 19th century, stands.

Not far away are the Grand and Petit Palais. Built for the 1900 Universal Exhibition, the Grand Palais dominates the banks of the Seine. Combining stone, steel and glass, this monument is an architectural feat and one of the most imposing monuments in the capital. It is recognisable by its gigantic metal-ribbed glass roof. Today it is the home of several major international exhibitions. Just opposite, you can visit the Petit Palais, built in the same context but with a more classical architecture. It houses the Musée des Beaux-Arts.

Linking the Grand Palais and the Hôtel des Invalides, you can then pass over the most prestigious bridge in the capital, the Alexandre III bridge, also built for the 1900 Universal Exhibition.

The 8th district is also home to many embassies and official buildings such as the Palais de l'Elysées. Normally closed to the public, the Palais de l'Elysée can be visited during the European Heritage Days, every year in September.

A few metres from the hotel, you will have the chance to visit the Church of the Magdalene. Built between 1764 and 1842, it is shaped like a Greek temple with 52 Corinthian columns. Its name refers to the Saint Mary Magdalene who made it her sanctuary.

Sometimes overlooked, the Saint-Augustin Church is an emblematic monument of the 8th district. At the intersection of Boulevard Malesherbes and Haussmann, it reveals an architectural mix between the Byzantine and Roman styles. It is also overhung by a magnificent dome and a red metal spire reaching 80m.

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For your shopping trips :

Located in the centre of Paris, the 8th district has no shortage of shopping addresses to suit all budgets.

First of all, you can head for the Champs Elysées. The most famous avenue in the world has some great luxury brands: Louis Vuitton, Guerlain, Tiffany & Co, Cartier, Mauboussin. There are also more affordable brands such as Abercombie, Lacoste and Longchamp. Finally, for more affordable prices, you can also go to ready-to-wear brands such as Zara or H&M, which are also well established.

Don't hesitate to stop by the Galeries Lafayette on the Champs Elysées. Inaugurated in 2019 in a sumptuous Art Deco building, the visit is well worth it. Moreover, you will be able to stroll in many trendy shops.

For exclusively luxury shopping, you should go to the Rue du Faubourg Saint Honoré, parallel to the Champs-Elysées, which houses prestigious brands such as Gucci, Prada, Cartier, Chanel, Yves Saint Laurent and Zadig & Voltaire.

Finally, you should know that the Hotel Madeleine Haussmann is located near the Grands Boulevards and the department stores such as Printemps Haussmann and Galeries Lafayette Haussmann, which are the biggest shopping areas in Paris.

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For a nature getaway in the heart of Paris:

Just outside the 8th district, explore Parc Monceau, one of the most elegant gardens in Paris. You can see a sumptuous arcade of the former Hôtel de Ville de Paris, dating from the Renaissance period.

You can also enjoy a walk in the gardens of the Champs Elysées. Stretching between the Grand Palais, the Place de la Concorde and the Palais de l'Elysée, you will see several statues, fountains and kiosks, all in a natural setting, ideal for breathing away from the hustle and bustle of the capital.

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Some unusual activities in Paris:

Installed since 2019 in the gardens of the Petit Palais, Jeff Koons' "Bouquet of Tulips" is a gift from the artist to Paris in tribute to the 2015 attacks. This work will be perfect for your holiday photos.

Not far from the Parc Monceau, on the rue Courcelles, you will come across the Maison Loo, an astonishing building that takes the shape of an Asian pagoda. It was an art collector, Ching-Tsai Loo, who decided in 1920 to transform this original Haussmannian building into a typical Asian pagoda. Today the monument houses an exclusively Asian art gallery.

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