This is the neighbourhood of grand and impressive
Haussmann-designed apartments and buildings. National
museums overlook the Eiffel Tower and embassies fill
the avenues and streets. Locals head to the butcher,
florist, or bakery on their daily rounds amidst luxury
and splendour, all with a view over Paris and its most
famous tower. Snuggled in between the grand buildings
are small art galleries and homes of historical
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significance. With a rich legacy from 19th century
politics, art, and architecture, you can’t help but be
reminded of the belle époque, the Universal
Exhibitions and the nobility that have frequented and
shaped these streets.
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