Champs-Élysées
Champs-Élysées is an iconic street for Parisians, where they come on days of national jubilation or mourning. For the world, the Champs-Elysees is a symbol of luxury and wealth, one of the most fashionable streets in the world. It is one of those places in the French capital that every tourist should visit in order to say with good reason: “Yes, I have seen Paris!”
Video: Champs-Élysées in Paris
Contents- Attractions
- What to visit?
- History and general information
- Shopping
- Useful information
- How to get there
Attractions
In the Place de la Concorde, note the stela in its center, a gift from the Viceroy of Egypt to Napoleon. Before it was presented to the French Emperor, the stele had adorned the temple of Ramses II in Luxor for over thirty centuries. Surrounding the stele are two fountains decorated with figures of mythological characters.
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At the intersection with Churchill Street are two more beautiful palaces, the Grand Palais and Petit Palais (Grand and Petit Palais). Their neoclassical architecture and sculptural compositions are magnificent. The Grand Palais houses the Museum of Discovery and the Art Gallery, while the Petit Palais houses the city’s Museum of Fine Arts.
.The Hotel Kriyon was where Sergei Yesenin stayed with Isadora Duncan, but the poet behaved so scandalously that he was refused a room and then expelled from the country.
.What to visit
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Theatergoers won’t miss the opportunity to attend a performance at the Mariniere Theater and Music Hall, located in the park area.
.The L Espase Pierre Carden cultural complex offers an art gallery, a movie theater, and a restaurant.
.Near Parc Monceau is the Musée Nissim de Camondo, where you will see an exhibition reflecting the lifestyle of the 19th-century French bourgeoisie.
.At the corner of Rue de Rivoli, the Gallery of Modern Art offers a glimpse of Claude Monet’s delightful paintings.
.History and general information
The Champs-Élysées became widely popular during Napoleon’s reign, when many cafes and entertainment venues opened here.
The Champs-Élysées is a popular place to visit.
The Champs-Elysees (Avenue des Champs-Elysees) stretches from Place de la Concorde to the Arc de Triomphe. The boulevard crosses diagonally the 8th arrondissement of Paris and is 1,915 meters long. If you walk along the avenue from Place de la Concorde, you will first walk along the park part of the street, where you can admire the magnificent sculptural groups. The park part is 700 meters long and about 300 meters wide. The park area is divided by alleys into blocks, in each of which there is a fountain. On Wednesdays and weekends, numerous street performers put on performances and unusual shows for passersby.
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The most luxurious part of the street with luxury stores, car dealerships, restaurants, cafes and cinemas stretches to the west of Place Ron-Poin, its width is much less – about 80 meters. Here there is a roadway between the sidewalks.
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Due to the high cost of living on the Champs Elysees, hardly anyone lives here, there are only about 100 apartments. The buildings are occupied by embassies, missions and companies. Some companies only rent an office for a few hours for negotiations.
.Shopping
Every fashion brand considers it their duty to have a boutique on the Champs Elysees. Be prepared that shopping here will be expensive, because the street is recognized as the second most expensive in the world after New York’s Fifth Avenue. Rich tourists from all over the world come here for the latest word of leading fashion designers. Here you can visit stores of such fashion brands as Louis Vuitton, Lacoste, H&M, Gap, Cartier, Nike, Guerlain, Sephora, Yves Rocher, Valentino, Prada and many others. The largest Adidas store is here. Branded stores are open until late in the evening, except on weekends.
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Children’s products can be purchased at the Disney store.
Music lovers will be amazed by the selection of music products at Virgin Megastore (building 60), and you can also buy photographic goods here.
.Shopaholics should definitely dive into the magical world of shopping at the following addresses: Galerie 34, Arcades du Lido 76-78, Galerie des Champs 84, Elysee 26, Point Show.
.The Monoprix department store offers an excellent selection of inexpensive and quality goods.
.Video: Champs Elysees at night
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If you want to fully immerse yourself in the atmosphere of the Champs Elysees and stay here for a couple of days, you can rent a room at the Hotel Mathis Elysees Matignon, the advantages of which are the relatively inexpensive cost for this place (from 150€) and proximity to the metro, and the disadvantages – small rooms and unfortunate views from the window.
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For 50€, the Pavillon Pereire Arc De Triomphe and Pavillon Courcelles Parc Monceau, located one kilometer from the Champs Elysees, will provide shelter.
.One of the most popular with visitors to the city is the Hotel Elysees Mermoz, with prices starting at 180€ and small rooms, but this is offset by excellent service and an art gallery.
.The Champs Elysees is Paris’ champion for pickpocketing, so be vigilant.
.How to get there
Take the first metro line to Champs-Elysees-Clemenctau (lines 1 and 13), George V (line 1), Charles-de-Gaulle Etoile (lines 1,2 and 6) or Franklin D. Roosevelt ( lines 1 and 9). If you want to walk down the street from end to end, it’s best to get off at the Charles-de-Gaulle Etoile station near the Arc de Triomphe and walk along the Champs Elysees from here to the Louvre. If you go in the opposite direction, you’ll have to go uphill.
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