Avenue des Champs-Elysées
Champs-Elysées (correction)
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Actually the Champs only flowed from the Place de la Concorde to the Arc de Triomphe. Historically speaking, the Champs was outside the city as it was past the Louvre. It didn't begin to develop until the 18th century, and only gained true prominence in the 19th century with the Building of the Arc de Triomphe under Napoléon I. The famous roundabout that we see today was perfected under Napoléon III and Baron Haussmann. It was at that point that the various roads radiating out from the roundabout were finally connected, including the road that seems to prolong the Champs-Elysées until the La Défense business district.
Avenue des Champs-Elysées
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The Champs Elysees is an avenue that runs for 2km/1.25miles through the 8th arrondissement in northwestern Paris, from the Place de la Concorde in the east, with its obelisk, to the Place Charles de Gaulle in the west location of the Arch of Triumph. This avenue is one of the principal tourist destinations in Paris; the lower part is bordered by greenery and by buildings such as the theatre Marigny and the Grand Palais. The Elysees palace is a little bit to the north not on the avenue itself. Further to the west, the avenue is lined with cinemas, theaters, cafés, restaurants, and luxury specialty shops.The Champs Elysees is known as the most beautiful avenue in the world and the most expensive strip of real estate in the world after the...
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From journal Champs Elysees
Champs Elysees
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This the the major shopping avenue in Paris with one end starting at the Arc de Tromphe and ending at the Rond Point. The variety of shops here is amazing and so are some of the things you may see. To begin we first saw a group of Rugby team supporters take over the road for about 1/2 a block cheering with their banner and stopping traffic. Our second incident here was the Nike store, which I was dying to get into, was closed for a few hours due to 2 major tennis starts signing autographs. The gathering was interesting and we did get some tennis balls stamped Nike Paris for free! Being an American living in Germany for 2 years this street was my haven with stores like Nike, Adidas, Disney, and a 3-story Gap store. There are also upscale...
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From journal Long Weekend in Paris
Champs Elysees
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A late afternoon promenade down the Champs Elysees is Paris at its best. Anchored by the Arc de Triomphe, this is the most famous street in Paris, and one of the most famous in the world. Here you can find some of France's most celebrated brands, such as Louis Vuitton. Even if you cannot afford the products in these stores, this is window shopping at its finest. The Champs Elysees is a great place to stretch your legs after a long flight, or sit on a bench and read the newspaper as the sun sets behind the Arc de Triomphe.
It is easily reached by metro as the Arc de Triomphe sits above an immense metro station.
From journal Paris in Spring...and Summer
The Champs Elysées
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While we didn’t have the same pomp and circumstance that the victory parades had after both world wars, we did march down the Champs Elysées. The "triumphal way" is lined with trees and shops galore. If you continue down the Champs Elysées until you reach the Egyptian obelisk at place de la Concorde, hold onto your hat – and your head. Some of France’s most famous names lost theirs to the guillotine in that square.
The main Paris boulevard also boasts some of the biggest names in fashion and shopping. We walked past Chanel, and took a peek inside the Luis Vitton store. I could have a change purse for mere change – 110 €! Well, it was nice to look anyway. We also passed the Lacoste shop, and I took some time to drool over the watches...
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From journal Paris – La Vie En Rose
Champs Elysees
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Although it is highly touristic, a stroll down Champs Elysees is an essential part of your trip. Start at the Place de la Condorde and work your way to the Arc de Triomphe. Along the way, pop into the many stores. Some, such as BMW and Peugot, look more like small museums, with the latest additions to their product lines on display. If you are looking for English books or magazines, try the Virgin superstore, which has a wide selection of both.
From journal Paris
Best of IgoUgoChamps Elysees - A Popular Promenade
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In 1667, a huge area of parkland was added to the Tuileries Palace, extending as far as the Chaillot hill. Le Nôtre, who was in charge of the work, laid out a huge array of avenues bordered by flowers and shrubs along which Parisians were free to stroll at their leisure. In 1694, the broad avenue that had just been completed was given the name of Champs Elysées, in reference to Greek mythology.
Champs Elysees is a popular promenade and the central point to most French National celebrations. The Tour de France finishes here and people from all over the world congregate here to celebrate Bastille Day - the French national holiday.
From Arch de Triomphe to Place de la Concorde, the 2km-long, 72m-wide stretch is an ideal place to walk...
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From journal Paris - first touch
Best of IgoUgoArc de Triomphe and Champs Elysee
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I combined these two Paris attractions because we experienced them essentially at the same time. My guess is that the Champs Elysee used to flow through the Arc until modern day roads sprouted up. My brother took our life in his hands by driving through the traffic circle around the Arc then darting through to the other side of Champs Elysee. At the moment it reminded me of a go-kart ride I once experienced as a kid. Cars (little ones) were all around, always approaching our car's trajectory, leaving little room for error. I couldn't stop thinking that I'd be the first to go, since I was on the passenger side as cars merged onto the traffic circle. We found a metered parking spot off the main Champs Elysee and strolled down the...
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From journal Paris - Been There Done That Bought The T-Shirt...
Best of IgoUgoChamps Elysees
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If it is not the most famous street in the world, it certainly ranks near the top and for good reason. Like Picadilly in London, Paris's Champs Elysees is a safe, reliable and active place for diversions well into the night -- and that may well be the best time of all to enjoy it. Crowned by the Arc de Triomphe on one end and Place de la Concorde at the other, the history of this street dates back to the 1600s.
The Champs Elysees today is lined with cafes, brasseries, movie theatres, high-end retailers and fashionable boutiques -- along with a couple of palaces and impressive monuments thrown in for good measure. If there is a better place to grab a bench and just sit and watch people, I can't imagine where it is. The sidewalks are...
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From journal Paris: An Affordable, Spectacular Destination