Avenue des Champs-Elysees

The most famous street in Paris was built in the 17th century, but did not attract fashionable society until after the French Revolution. The avenue extends from the Arc de Triomphe at one end to the Place de la Concorde at the other. During the day, you’ll find fast-food joints and chain stores along with fine dining establishments and expensive boutiques. At night, clubs and cabarets pulse with life as crowds walk both sides of the street.
Famous marches, celebrations and events have taken place down its length – something to ponder over a cup of coffee at one of the outdoor cafés lining the street. The Avenue des Champs-Elysees is the perfect place to people-watch, even if many of those hurrying along are tourists. Plan on spending part of a day here before heading over to the Arc de Triomphe and the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier.
The Champs-Elysées is used for all the major celebrations. This is where Parisians celebrate New Year’s Eve and where the military parades are held on the 14th of July. Historic national events, like the Liberation at the end of the second World War or the victory in
the World Cup football were also celebrated on this wide avenue.
The lastest redesign of the prestigious avenue was done in 1994 by Bernard Huet. The side lanes were converted into pedestrian zones, an underground parking lot was created and new trees were planted. Cars now only occupy half the width of this grand Avenue.
Address: 127 Champs Elysées