The avenue des Champs-Élysées is the beating heart of Parisian life. Stretching nearly 2 km, it runs from Place de l'Étoile (Place Charles de Gaulle) to Place de la Concorde. Along its length you'll find shops, theaters, and grand private mansions among the best known and most elegant in the city. Day and night it's filled with crowds, most of whom are simply out for a stroll. The avenue des Champs-Élysées is considered one of the most famous shopping destinations in the world. Its wide sidewalks make it without a doubt one of the best places in Paris for a leisurely walk.
Highlights
The private mansions
Some of the mansions along the Champs-Élysées have been turned into embassies, and most are not open to the public. It's still possible to find guided tours for a few of them, such as the Hôtel de la Païva.
The Arc de Triomphe
The Arc de Triomphe is one of Paris's major monuments. It stands at the top of the Champs-Élysées, at the center of Place de l'Étoile. It was built to celebrate Napoleon Bonaparte's victories during his many military campaigns.
Shopping
The avenue des Champs-Élysées is the perfect place to shop in Paris in style. Here you'll find major flagship stores such as Louis Vuitton, Cartier, and more, many of which stay open 7 days a week and later than most shops.
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Tips
To discover all the restaurants and luxury shops and explore every last detail of the Champs-Élysées, walk the full 2 km of the avenue on foot. Stay until evening to see the magnificent lighting of the world's most beautiful avenue.
How to get there
To get to the Champs-Élysées, the simplest way is to take metro lines 1, 2, 6, 8, 9, 12, or 13 and get off at one of the following stations: Concorde, Champs-Élysées–Clemenceau, Franklin D. Roosevelt, George V, or Charles de Gaulle–Étoile. You can also get there by taking bus lines 17, 18, 20, 21, 22, 24, 26, 27, 28, or 73.
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