It is in the first district of Paris. Which means as downtown as possible. One block from the Seine river.
This is pretty central. Walking distance to most of the famous attractions - Arc de Triomphe, Champs de Elysees Place Vendome etc. Eiffel Tower is in the 7th. Across the river About 20 minutes walk - 5 mins metro.
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