The Champs Elysees is the most famous avenue in Paris. It
is 1.2 miles long and stretches from the Arch of Triumph to the Place de la
Concorde where stands the Egyptian obelisk. The Avenue is lined up with many
shops, restaurants, cafes, theatres and even a cabaret (The famous Lido)... An
unmissable walk when coming to Paris for the first time. Please find here below details about history
and things to do or see...
Shows tickets & guided city tours
Enjoy a romantic dinner cruise on the Seine River,
visit the Eiffel Tower with a guide, get tickets for Paris best cabaret shows.
See:Paris city tours
History
The story of the most famous avenue in the world started
in 1616. At this time there were only fields ("Champs" in French) after the
Tuileries Garden and Marie de Medici decided the creation of an avenue of trees.
In just a few decades the Champs Elysees was lined with mansions and shops. By
the late 18th century, the avenue had become one of the most fashionable in
Paris. The Champs Elysées avenue runs from the Place de la Concorde - where King
Louis XVI and Queen Marie Antoinette were executed - up to the Arch of Triumph
built by Napoleon to celebrate his victories and honour the memory of fallen
soldiers.
Things to do in the Champs Elysees - Our tips
Here are our tips for visiting the Champs Elysees
Avenue
Walk the Champs Elysées up and down
Our tips: The best way to visit the
Champs Elysées is to walk up and down the avenue from the Place de la Concorde
to the Arch of Triumph. Be prepared for a long walk as the total distance is 4km
(2km one way). Try to avoid weekends when the place is overcrowded (Most shops
are open on sundays).
Get to the top of the Arch of Triumph: Opening hours & tickets price
Getting to the top of the Arch of Triumph is certainly a
thing to do when walking the Champs Elysées Avenue. The view is really great
from the rooftop of the Arch of Triumph, which is the highest point between the
Louvre museum and the Defense business district. Opening hours: Access
to rooftop is open every day from 10am to 10.30pm and even 11pm between April
and September. Tickets price - Entrance fees: Adult ticket is €9.5 -
Free admission for minors under 18 and people from EU countries under 26 years
old.
Enjoy a coffee in a pavement cafe
Pavement cafés are very popular and Parisians usually go
there early morning before work to have a strong black coffee, and also after
work for a beer or a glass of wine. During summertime when temperatures rise,
the shady terraces are crowded anytime of the day...
Get tickets for the Lido cabaret show
The Lido show is certainly one of the top cabaret shows in
Paris. The Lido location is perfect and the show is really impressive: 600
costumes, a ice rink and a pool on stage not to forget the topless dancers, …
Our tip: The Lido is a very popular cabaret in Paris - It is wise to book in
advance to make sure to get a table... Read more:
Lido cabaret show
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