Sign posts are OK around the square. Not particularly attractive but very large structure in center of square is a Church. I felt safe there in the middle of the day.

Enjoy walking in this area visiting shops like Fauchon, the Maille mustard shop, and all kinds of designer shops. It's a great place for an outdoor "cafe" and people watching.

The Place de La Madeleine looks south at the Place de la Concorde; to its east is the Place Vendome; and to its northeast is the Palais Garnier Opera House along the straight Boulevard de la Madeleine. In other words, this church and its square is very well located between major tourist destinations, mega-shopping districts, and fine food establishments. While... More

I like the style of this church and the feeling of being in a sacred place as soon as you enter prone to recollection and prayers.

Read Bel-Ami of Maupassant and the go there and think of the last scene of the book. This place that was supposed to be a temple to celebrate Napoleons battles, became a church after he lost in Russia.

With shops ranging from Fauchon to Maison de la Truffe the most fantastical foods of Paris are all here. Just make sure you check with your bank manager first. But for a cheap coffee and good service, go to the Madeleine Tronchet, on the corner of Rue Tronchet.

The Place is within walking distance of the gare St Lazare, the big department stores and the Tuilleries. There are good souvenir shops around the Madeline church, Mariage Freres for interesting tea blends, Maille for mustard (where the locals come to have their mustard pots re-filled), madeleines, chocolates and food gifts from Fauchon. The organ concerts at the Church are... More

Nothing vaste, don't expect to see the Capitol or the Vatican, but It is a very central place with a very visitable church in Paris, amongst others, of course. Many concerts are taking place there, and it is a good point to start or end a god day's walk visiting around. If you end here have a break at the... More

Well -hyped but doen't live up to the hype. It's a place to see but don't expect it to be everything the guide book says. felt like we were being hustled around the place and surly guides didn't help.