Location: 8th Arr. - Élysée
Top Things to do in 8th Arr. - Élysée
10 Monuments & Statues in 8th Arr. - Élysée That You Shouldn't Miss
Lingering over pain au chocolat in a sidewalk café, relaxing after a day of strolling along the Seine and marveling at icons like the Eiffel Tower and the Arc de Triomphe… the perfect Paris experience combines leisure and liveliness with enough time to savor both an exquisite meal and exhibits at the Louvre. Awaken your spirit at Notre Dame, bargain hunt at the Marché aux Puces de Montreuil or for goodies at the Marché Biologique Raspail, then cap it all off with a risqué show at the Moulin Rouge.
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1. Arc de Triomphe
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 45,103 reviews
The Arc de triomphe was begun in 1806, on the orders of Napoleon I to honour the victories of his Grande Armée. Inspired by the great arches of antiquity, the monument combines the commemorative with the symbolic and it has always played a major role in the national republican consciousness. Every evening, the flame is lit on the tomb of the Unknown Soldier from the Great War. An exhibition portrays the history and explains its symbolic importance, nationally as well as internationally. The terrace provides superb views both by day and night across the city and its great sweeping avenues.-Opening hours : April to September: from 10 a.m. to 11 p.m.; October to March: from 10 a.m. to 10.30 p.m.-Closed: 1st January, 1st May, 8th May (morning), 14th July (morning), 11th November (morning), 25th December-Entry fees: Adults = 9,5 €; Concessions = 6 €; Free admission: 18-25 years old* (citizens of one of the 27 countries of the EU or are non-European permanent residents of France) * excluding school groups
Reviewed By Aveiri - Cuernavaca, Mexico
You visit the Arc crossing underground from Champs Elyseés, visit the unknown soldier tomb and it fire, from there you can see Place de la Concorde Obelisk, the details in its walls are well detailed, the scenes that represent are monumentals, love to see under the roof
2. La Seine et ses Affluents
3. L'Harmonie Triomphant de la Discorde
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 11 reviews
Reviewed By 750dimitrisl - Sydney, Australia
L'Harmonie Triomphant de la Discorde, or The Triumphant Harmony of Discord, is a beautifully made work of art, standing at the top of one end of the Grand Palais. There is another similar sculpture at the other end, called Immortality Advancing Time. Both are allegorical works of art. They are quite striking and are certainly worth stopping for.
4. L'Immortalite Devancant le Temps
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 12 reviews
Reviewed By JnVSydney - Greater Sydney, Australia
Located on one end (top) of the Grand palace, (front facade) in the 8th Arr, is this stunning copper, sculpture, (created by Georges Recipon), depicting “Immortality prevailing over Time”.
5. Monument a Frederic Chopin
6. Statue d'Haussmann
7. La Tombe du Soldat Inconnu
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 24 reviews
Reviewed By B1714D - Belgrade, Serbia
I cannot tell a more appropriate place for the Unknown soldier tomb than this one beneath the Triumphal Arch. It is adorned with an eternal flame and ever present flowers. To reach it please use the underground passageway, do not try to run across the Etoile. Great views of Champs Elysees.
8. Obelisque de Louxor
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4.0 based on 615 reviews
Reviewed By Acineto - Auckland Central, New Zealand
I first noticed it when we had to exit at the Concorde metro due to the strikes. The column is quite tall and stood out from the rest of the area. Aside from the golden top, there was also golden writing near the base. I wasn't able to take a look since we were on the way to Versaille. It is also in the middle of the road so it requires some care to get close to. We happened to pass by again and noticed that there were hieroglyphics along the side of the column. It was quite amazing. It gets lit up at night but you can't see the golden tip. I also didn't realise that it was beside the Tuileries Garden and down the road (a bit far down) from the Arc de Triumph. It was something interesting to see and owrh the visit to the area.
9. Monument en hommage a Komitas
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4.0 based on 19 reviews
Reviewed By 446lucianam - Province of Buenos Aires, Argentina
The Monument is very close to the Armenian Church of Paris on Jean Gujon, so take time to visit both. Beautiful arrondisement so you can arrange your visit to Champ Elysees and visit those places too.
10. Monument a Adam Mickiewicz
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 11 reviews
Reviewed By Andrew081 - St. Albans, United Kingdom
This impressive monument to Adam Bernard Mickiewicz of Poraj was a gift from Poland. Adam Mickiewicz was patriot, poet and the man who inspired Romanticism in Poland and as such is viewed as Poland's greatest literary figure. He was born in 1798 in Navahrudak (currently in Belarus ) in what was then the Polish-Lithuanian Union and died in Istanbul in 1855. In 1832 he arrived in Paris, becoming active in many Polish émigré groups. In 1834 he published his masterpiece: epic poem Pan Tadeusz. Despite spending many years in France, he never receive French citizenship, nor any support from the French government.
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