La Madeleine church
Construction began in 1764 and was completed in 1842. It is unusual in that it has neither a cross nor a bell tower, and resembles a Greek temple.
Octagonal and sheltered by private passages, Place Edouard VII is an emblem of architectural originality that is certainly worth a visit, as is the Passage de la Madeleine, not the most well-known arcade but in fact one of the first and most elegant in Paris.
Rue Cambon, an icon of French refinement, is another one not to miss, and offers some of the world’s most delectable window shopping around.
Although it may seem engulfed by the monumental shadow of the church that bears its name, the neighbourhood is teeming with stories and addresses intricately linked with the history of Paris. Proust was born here, Lully took his last breath here, and Chopin and George Sand played out their fiery love affair here.
Rue Royale was home to the Queen’s favourite chocolate shop - the famous Ladurée, which has since expanded around the world while still trading out of its original, historic address.
Theatres (Les Mathurins) and luxury hotels (Crillon, Scribe) sit alongside ministries (of the Interior) and the Élysée Palace, while the adjoining streets are filled with everything typical of daily life in Paris: iconic restaurants (Caviar Kaspia, Maison Lucas Carton, La Maison de la Truffe) and restaurants that embody food from further afield (the distinguished Jugaad Indian restaurant, or Toraya the Japanese tea house). Even the coffee shops are upscale (Noir Café).
The discreet residents work in fashion or in the ministries, and the real estate offering is on a par with their high standards: prestigious and elegant.
Private mansions with gardens are certainly more common here than in other parts of the capital.
Construction began in 1764 and was completed in 1842. It is unusual in that it has neither a cross nor a bell tower, and resembles a Greek temple.
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