Concorde Square: Tourist information – recommendations, itineraries and more

Place de la Concorde, located on the border between the 1st and 8th arrondissements of Paris, is not only one of the most impressive monuments in the City of Lights, whose fascinating story is worth getting to know. It is also an area near which there are quite a few attractions and a central metro junction, which makes the square area a highly recommended place to stay during your vacation in Paris.

The goal of this article is to provide you with all the important tourist information, which will help you discover not only the secrets of the square, but also get to know its surroundings and thus not miss a single attraction.  

The history of Place de la Concorde

Don't let the grandeur and splendor fool you, Place de la Concorde has a long and bloody history.

In the following article, you will learn about the dramatic events that took place there, from the crowd that was trampled during the king's coronation celebrations to the guillotine that operated there overtime.

I promise you that after reading this article you will look at the Place de la Concorde in a completely different way. Read the article about the history of the Place de la Concorde

Highly recommended vacation apartment near Concorde Square

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Featured hotels near Place de la Concorde

Please note that hotels near Place de la Concorde are relatively expensive, due to the central location.

• Hotel de Crillon (a luxurious hotel overlooking the Place de la Concorde. The prices are not suitable for ordinary mortals, but if money is not an issue, this is the place to stay)
• Hôtel Brighton (one of my favorite hotels. Located about a 5-minute walk from Place de la Concorde)
• Hotel Opéra Richepanse (4-star hotel that gives good value for money)
• Hôtel du Continent (a charming 3-star hotel with a relatively reasonable price)

 You can find quite a few other excellent hotels, inHotel page Site.

Concorde Square – Tourist Information

When is the best time to visit Place de la Concorde?

If you ask me, Concorde Square was created for early risers. The reason for this is that it is a busy intersection, which is very busy with cars at most hours. Early in the morning, however, the number of cars is much smaller and you can walk around the square without fear of being run over or making unnecessary noise.

Another option is to come to the square at night and enjoy the spectacular lighting of the fountains, obelisk and surrounding buildings. If you have a good camera, I promise you wonderful pictures.

pay attention: As of February 2024, Place de la Concorde is undergoing renovations, which will probably be completed in time for the 2024 Summer Olympics. Keep this in mind when visiting there.

Where is Concorde Square?

Place de la Concorde in Paris is located in the 8th arrondissement, right on the border with the 1st arrondissement. To the east of the square is Rue de Rivoli andTuileries GardensWest of the square begin... Champs-Elysees. 

How do you get to Concorde Square?

Place de la Concorde is an important metro junction and 3 lines pass there:

• Line number 1
• Line number 8
• Line number 12

If you want to get there by bus, here is a list of lines that stop there or not far away:

24, 42, 72, 73, 84, 94.

Is it expensive to live near Place de la Concorde in Paris?

Unfortunately, the answer is yes. The reason for this is that this is one of the most prestigious areas in France, not far from the Louvre, the Champs Elysees, and more, and the price is accordingly. On the other hand, this is one of the most central areas in Paris, so in my opinion it is definitely worth paying the price.

Near the Square: Places on the Champs-Elysees and the Surrounding Area That You Shouldn't Miss

Below you will find in-depth articles about the most interesting places not far from Place de la Concorde:

Stroll around the Place de la Concorde area

Since I lived not far from the Champs-Elysées, I got to walk quite a bit in the area. The result is a walking route along the Champs-Elysées (and the surrounding area) and several other walking routes in other areas of the 8th arrondissement, which are also worth doing.

Restaurants near Place de la Concorde (8th arrondissement in Paris)

The Place de la Concorde area is actually an area that almost everyone who comes to Paris will visit – and it includes the Champs-Elysées and the Arc de Triomphe, a lot of walking and shopping and other exertion. After such activity, it is very likely that you will want to eat something – so I have prepared a list for you of Recommended restaurants in the 8st arrondissement of Paris.