Place de la Concorde

The largest square in Paris, crowned by the 3,300-year-old Luxor Obelisk and two monumental fountains. Laid out in the 18th century between the Tuileries gardens and the foot of the Champs-Élysées, it is framed by the Hôtel de Crillon and the Hôtel de la Marine.

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Type
Monumental square
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Address
Place de la Concorde, 75008 Paris
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Admission
Open access · free
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Access
Open access · free
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Access
Métro Concorde (1, 8, 12) — on the square
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Nearby
The Tuileries, the Madeleine and the Champs-Élysées all meet at the square; the Grand & Petit Palais are a short walk away.

Where it is — and what's around

Place de la Concorde (pulsing marker) at the centre. Toggle the filters to show the heritage, restaurants and activities of the 8th — and the hotels around.