The golden triangle (between the Champs Elysees and the Seine) is the most elite area on account of its exclusive character, with flagship designer stores such as Dior, Prada, Chanel and Givenchy, as well as luxury hotels like the Plaza Athenee and George V. The Champs Elysees, overlooked by the Arch de Triomphe, is a hive of business and tourism with its offices, cafes, bars and galleries of boutiques and is host to many national events and celebrations.
To the north is one of Paris’ most ornate parks, Parc Monceau. The area is residential and calm, becoming more popular eastwards around Gare St Lazare with its Parisian department stores and busy railway station.
Apartments vary considerably depending on the area, with the most prestigious neighbourhoods situated in and around the triangle d’or.
The Champs Elysees area offers various styles of apartments but traffic, tourism and narrow streets in this elite business area can be overwhelming and a nightmare during national events.
The area around Parc Monceau, with its tree-lined avenues, is calmer and more residential. Apartments are larger, mainly Haussmann in style, and slightly less expensive than the southern areas.
There are some prestigious apartment buildings around Europe and Madeleine but it is quite a noisy business and shopping area that becomes rather bland and residential after hours.
