Quartier de la Madeleine

The Quartier de la Madeleine in Paris's 8th arrondissement takes its name from the Madeleine church to the west. The neighborhood is best known for its political significance: it is home to the Élysée Palace, the official residence of the French president, as well as the Hôtel de Beauvau, which has housed the Ministry of the Interior since 1861. The embassies of the United States and the United Kingdom are also located in the Hôtel de Charost. Besides these historic buildings, you can explore the magnificent facade of the Madeleine church, the neighboring Théâtre de la Madeleine, and the peaceful Square Louis XVI. The area is characterized by broad boulevards and stately facades.