Paris: Mini-guide to the 8th district

The 8th district, on the right bank, bordered by the Seine, is the capital’s seat of power. It is home to the Elysée Palace, numerous embassies and company headquarters. But with its museums, high-end boutiques, palaces, and award-winning restaurants, it is also very popular with tourists.

Buying a flat in Paris’ Champs-Elysées neighbourhood

The Champs-Elysées neighbourhood, bordering the Seine, is located in the south of the 8th district. The neighbourhood, which is known for its luxury shops and embassies, is bordered to the north by the avenue of the same name. 

A neighbourhood with an aura of exclusivity

The Avenue des Champs-Élysées nicknamed the “most beautiful avenue in the world” links the Place de la Concorde to the Arc De Triomphe. The Champs-Elysées is also the neighbourhood with the highest number of museums including the Grand and the Petit Palais. 

What kind of properties can you buy in the Champs-Elysées neighbourhood?

If you are after an exceptional property in the Champs-Elysées neighbourhood, head for the golden triangle.  It is one of the most exclusive parts of the 8th district and is bordered by the avenue Montaigne, the avenue des Champs-Elysées and the avenue George-V. The area around place François-Iᵉʳ also features a number of exceptional properties. Finally, if you want to buy a property with a view of the Seine, then head to the south of the Champs-Elysées neighbourhood.

Buying a high-end property in Paris’ Faubourg-du-Roule neighbourhood

Faubourg-du-Roule, located to the west of the 8th district, is bordered by the avenue des Champs-Elysées, the avenue de Wagram and the boulevard de Courcelles. Faubourg-du-Roule is a popular destination for tourists, drawn in particular to the avenue des Champs Elysées and its many attractions in the south of the neighbourhood.

What kind of properties can you buy in the Faubourg-du-Roule neighbourhood?

Faubourg-du-Roule is more residential than other neighbourhoods in the 8th district which means it is possible to find, and buy, exclusive flats here. The properties for sale in Faubourg-du-Roule are very popular with both national and international purchasers and are never on the market for long. The same is true for larger properties which are very much in demand. Here you can find flats in exclusive buildings, like the Cité Mondaine, near place des Ternes. 

Buying an exclusive property in Paris’ Europe neighbourhood

Europe is a diverse neighbourhood which attracts both young professionals and families and is bordered by parc Monceau and Gare Saint-Lazare train station.

Park and public transport: considerable assets in Paris

Europe, which is located in the north of the 8th district, has good public transport connections, including Gare Saint-Lazare train station, in the east of the neighbourhood. It is also home to parc Monceau, a lovely place for a stroll. Here you will find lots of statues of artists, old columns and even a children’s playground. 

What kind of properties can you buy in Paris’ Europe neighbourhood?

Europe, a residential neighbourhood with a relatively young working population, features a more accessible range of high-end properties than other neighbourhoods in the 8th district. However, the areas around parc Monceau are more upmarket and expensive, particularly, boulevard de Courcelles. Here you can buy magnificent town houses, right in the heart of Paris, for example. 

Buying a flat in Paris’ Madeleine district

Madeleine, which is the epicentre of power, is organized around the square of the same name. Here you will also find numerous shops, including food shops.

At the heart of political life

Madeline, located in the east of the 8th district, is called after the church of the same name. Madeleine is a vibrant neighbourhood, enlivened by the presence of rue du Faubourg-Saint-Honoré and its many shops. It is also the capital’s political hub and is home to the Elysée Palace and the Hôtel de Beauvau which houses the Ministry of the Interior.

What kind of properties can you buy in the Madeleine district?

Town houses, exceptional split-level flats or more traditional flats etc. There are numerous high-end properties available in the Madeleine district.