Champs-Élysées

Avenue in Paris, France

Introduction

History

🏞️ Origins: Originally fields and kitchen gardens before the reign of Louis XIV.
🌳 Design: Laid out in 1667 by André Le Nôtre as an extension of the Tuileries Garden.
📜 Name: Named 'Champs-Élysées' in 1709, referring to the Elysian Fields in Greek mythology.
🏛️ Development: Extended and redesigned multiple times, notably in 1710, 1765, and 1774.
🏰 Napoleon III: Major reconstruction during his reign, including the addition of the Arc de Triomphe.
🎡 Expositions: Site of the 1855 and 1900 Universal Expositions.
🎉 Parades: Historical site for military parades, including German and Allied victory parades.

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Landmarks

🗼 Arc de Triomphe: Located at the western end, built to honor Napoléon Bonaparte's victories.
🕍 Grand Palais: A large historic site, exhibition hall, and museum complex.
🏛️ Petit Palais: An art museum built for the 1900 Exposition Universelle.
🎭 Théâtre Marigny: A historic theater located in the lower part of the avenue.
🏛️ Élysée Palace: Official residence of the President of France, located nearby.
🗿 Obelisk of Luxor: Located at Place de la Concorde, marking the eastern end of the avenue.
🌳 Jardin des Champs-Élysées: A park containing several gardens, restaurants, and monuments.

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Shopping

👜 Louis Vuitton: Iconic luxury brand with a flagship store at 101 Champs-Élysées.
👗 Dior: High-end fashion house located at 127 Champs-Élysées.
💎 Cartier: Renowned jeweler with a store at 154 Champs-Élysées.
👟 Nike: Popular sportswear brand at 79 Champs-Élysées.
👖 Levi's: Famous denim brand at 76 Champs-Élysées.
👔 Hugo Boss: Luxury fashion brand at 115 Champs-Élysées.
💄 Sephora: Multi-brand beauty retailer at 70 Champs-Élysées.
🛍️ Zara: Fashion retailer with stores at 40 and 44 Champs-Élysées.

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Dining

🍽️ Le Fouquet's: Historic brasserie known for its French cuisine.
🍷 L'Atelier de Joël Robuchon: Michelin-starred restaurant offering gourmet dishes.
🍰 Ladurée: Famous for its macarons and pastries.
🍴 Le Deauville: Classic French restaurant with a rich history.
🍝 Pizza Pino: Popular Italian restaurant on the avenue.
🍷 Le Cinq: Fine dining restaurant located in the Four Seasons Hotel George V.
🍣 Matsuhisa Paris: High-end Japanese cuisine by Chef Nobu Matsuhisa.
🍷 Le Relais de l'Entrecôte: Known for its steak-frites and secret sauce.

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Events

🚴‍♂️ Tour de France: The final stage of the race finishes on the Champs-Élysées.
🎉 Bastille Day: Annual military parade on 14 July, reviewed by the President of France.
🎄 Christmas Lights: Festive lighting from late November to early January.
🎆 New Year's Eve: Popular spot for celebrations and fireworks.
⚽ World Cup Celebrations: Major gatherings when France won the FIFA World Cup in 1998 and 2018.
🎤 Concerts: Occasional open-air concerts and performances.
🎡 Expositions: Historical site for Universal Expositions in 1855 and 1900.
📢 Protests: Site of large political protests, including the Gilets Jaunes movement.

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Transportation

🚇 Metro Line 1: Runs under the Champs-Élysées with several stations along the avenue.
🚉 Charles de Gaulle – Étoile: Metro station at the western end near the Arc de Triomphe.
🚉 George V: Metro station near the Hôtel George-V.
🚉 Franklin D. Roosevelt: Metro station at the rond-point des Champs-Élysées.
🚉 Champs-Élysées – Clemenceau: Metro station at place Clemenceau.
🚉 Concorde: Metro station at the southern end near Place de la Concorde.
🚌 Bus Services: Multiple bus lines serve the avenue.
🚶 Pedestrian Access: Wide sidewalks and pedestrian crossings for easy access.

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Redesign

🌳 Pollution: Efforts to reduce air pollution from 3,000 vehicles per hour.
🚫 Traffic: Avenue closed to motor traffic on the first Sunday of every month since 2016.
🌿 Green Space: Plans to transform the avenue into an 'extraordinary garden'.
🌳 Tunnels of Trees: Creation of tree tunnels to improve air quality.
🚶 Pedestrian Space: Increased pedestrian areas and reduced space for auto traffic.
🌱 Ecological: Aiming to make the avenue more ecological, desirable, and inclusive.
💶 Budget: Estimated cost of the redesign project is €250 million.
🏗️ Timeline: Work to begin in earnest after the 2024 Summer Olympics, with completion by 2030.

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