Avenue des Champs-Elysées

The Most Beautiful Avenue In the World!

Address:

Avenue des Champs-Elysées - La Defense
75008 - 8th Arrondissement
Paris

Nearest Bus or Train:

métro: Charles de Gaulle Etoile, George V, Franklin-D. Roosevelt, Champs-Elysées Clémenceau

Open Hours:

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Created in 1667 by André Le Nôtre, Louis XIV's gardener,in order to improve the view from the Tuileries garden. The avenue was lenghtened at the end of the 18th century, running from theplace de la Concorde to the Arc de Triomphe. Two kilometers long and bordered by trees, les Champs-Elysées has become the center for festivities and official parades. It is likewise a magnet for tourists and night strollers. Set between the many cinemas, the cafés and restaurants tempt you to stop by. Designer boutiques, banks and embassies are also situated in this chic neighborhood.

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