{"id":13571,"date":"2013-07-29T09:43:31","date_gmt":"2013-07-29T13:43:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.nyhabitat.com\/blog\/?p=13571"},"modified":"2013-07-29T09:43:31","modified_gmt":"2013-07-29T13:43:31","slug":"visit-champs-elysees-arc-triomphe-paris","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.nyhabitat.com\/blog\/2013\/07\/29\/visit-champs-elysees-arc-triomphe-paris\/","title":{"rendered":"Visit the Champs Elys\u00e9es and the Arc de Triomphe in Paris"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"img aligncenter size-full wp-image-13573\" style='width:585px;'>\n\t<img src=\"https:\/\/www.nyhabitat.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/07\/champs-elysees-paris-france-avenue.jpg\" alt=\"View of the Champs Elys\u00e9es in Paris\" width=\"585\" height=\"390\" \/>\n\t<div>The Champs Elys\u00e9es in Paris<\/div>\n<\/div>\u201cLa plus belle avenue du monde\u201d or \u201cthe most beautiful avenue in the world\u201d. This is how the Champs Elys\u00e9es is known among the French. While not everyone may agree, the Champs Elys\u00e9es is certainly one of the most beautiful and well-known streets of Paris. Starting at the Place de la Concorde on the right bank of the River Seine in the 8th Arrondissement, the Champs Elys\u00e9es runs west towards the Place Charles de Gaulle and Arc de Triomphe. It is part of the Axe Historique, a line of landmarks that extends west from the city center of Paris.<\/p>\n<p>Le Notre, the landscape architect of King Louis XV, built the Champs Elys\u00e9es in 1667. The avenue was named after the Elysian Fields from Greek Mythology. During the Second Empire of Napoleon III the Champs Elys\u00e9es was turned into a playground for the rich and famous, as luxurious restaurants and theaters lined the avenue. Nowadays, the avenue is still known for its fantastic theaters, cinemas and cafes. Furthermore, it has become one of the most famous shopping streets in the world.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/maps.google.fr\/maps\/ms?msa=0&amp;msid=208857790003288562267.0004e09ff863fc1faa79f&amp;ie=UTF8&amp;t=m&amp;ll=48.871377,2.303095&amp;spn=0.022582,0.050125&amp;z=14&amp;output=embed\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" width=\"585\" height=\"400\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>In this article we\u2019ll introduce you to the great avenue that is the Champs Elys\u00e9es. We\u2019ll show you some of the best places to shop, where you can find nice cafes and restaurants, and what museums and landmarks (such as the Arc de Triomphe) you can find in the area!<!--more--><\/p>\n<p><strong>Go Shopping at the Champs Elys\u00e9es<\/strong><\/p>\n<div class=\"img alignright size-full wp-image-13574\" style='width:224px;'>\n\t<img src=\"https:\/\/www.nyhabitat.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/07\/louis-vuitton-paris-store-champs-elysees-france.jpg\" alt=\"Picture of the Champs Elys\u00e9es Louis Vuitton store in Paris\" width=\"224\" height=\"300\" \/>\n\t<div>The Louis Vuitton store on the Champs Elys\u00e9es in Paris<\/div>\n<\/div>The Champs Elys\u00e9es is about 1.91 kilometers (1.18 miles) long, and features many famous stores set in typical Haussmann buildings along the avenue. This means the Champs Elys\u00e9es is the perfect place in Paris to shop in style. To get a sense of what shopping on the avenue looks like, check out the<a title=\"Video tour of the Champs \u00c9lys\u00e9es in Paris \u2013 Part 1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nyhabitat.com\/blog\/2010\/11\/08\/video-tour-champs-elysees-part-1\/\"> first part of our video tour of the Champs Elys\u00e9es<\/a>. The following is a selection of the shops located on the Champs Elys\u00e9es:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The Champs Elys\u00e9es is known for its great collection of <strong>upscale boutiques<\/strong>. Along the avenue you\u2019ll find names such as Cartier, Louis Vuitton, Hugo Boss, Guerlain, Lancel and Lacoste. If you\u2019re looking for more luxury stores, head to the Avenue Montaigne just off the Champs Elys\u00e9es. Here you\u2019ll find such retailers as Christian Dior, Gucci, Dolce &amp; Gabbana, Fendi, Valentino and more.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div><\/div>\n<ul>\n<li>For more <strong>affordable but still fashionable clothing<\/strong>, head back to the Champs Elys\u00e9es. Many flagship stores of international brands are located on the avenue. Among a diverse list of retailers you\u2019ll find Abercrombie &amp; Fitch, H&amp;M, the largest Adidas store in the world, Banana Republic, Marks &amp; Spencer, Benetton, Levi\u2019s and Zara.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div><\/div>\n<ul>\n<li>For more browsing options, check out the huge Disney Store on the Champs Elys\u00e9es, as well as MAC and a Monoprix for grocery shopping. There are also several car showrooms located on the avenue, such as Renault, Citroen, Peugeot and Mercedes-Benz, all of which boast amazing designs.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div><\/div>\n<ul>\n<li>If you\u2019re set on heading to the Champs Elys\u00e9es on a rainy day, check out the \u201c<strong>passages<\/strong>\u201d (covered galleries) along the avenue. Among others, there are the Les Arcades de Champs Elys\u00e9es, Galerie 26 and Galerie des Champs Elys\u00e9es.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Relax in a Caf\u00e9, Restaurant or Club on the Champs Elys\u00e9es\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<div class=\"img aligncenter size-full wp-image-13575\" style='width:585px;'>\n\t<img src=\"https:\/\/www.nyhabitat.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/07\/macaron-laduree-champs-elysees-france-paris.jpg\" alt=\"Image of Ladur\u00e9e on the Champs Elys\u00e9es, Paris\" width=\"585\" height=\"390\" \/>\n\t<div>Try a macaron at Ladur\u00e9e on the Champs Elys\u00e9es in Paris<\/div>\n<\/div>Along the Champs Elys\u00e9es you\u2019ll find many great cafes and clubs, and there are also a number of well-reviewed restaurants in the area.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Caf\u00e9s<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>When you come to Paris you simply have to try a macaron, a typical French treat. <strong>Ladur\u00e9e<\/strong> on the Champs Elys\u00e9es has some of the best macarons in town, and that\u2019s saying something!<\/p>\n<div><\/div>\n<p><strong>Caf\u00e9 George V<\/strong> is a great place for people-watching, but because of its location right on the Champs Elys\u00e9es it can get quite crowded.<\/p>\n<div><\/div>\n<p><strong>Fouquet\u2019s<\/strong> is another fashionable place to get some lunch.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Restaurants<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>For a truly special night out, visit <strong>Pavillon LeDoyen<\/strong> just behind the Petit Palais. This gourmet restaurant boasts three Michelin Stars.<\/p>\n<div><\/div>\n<p>For a night out on a budget, try <strong>Yuppies Caf\u00e9<\/strong> on Rue Montenotte just off the Champs Elys\u00e9es.<\/p>\n<div><\/div>\n<p><strong>Caf\u00e9 Len\u00f4tre<\/strong> is beautifully located in a garden right on the Champs Elysees. It offers a tranquil ambiance ideal for enjoying lunch or dinner.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Clubbing\u00a0<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Le Duplex<\/strong> close to the Arc de Triomphe is a great club comprising of several stories so you can enjoy a variety of music.<\/p>\n<div><\/div>\n<p><strong>Le Queen<\/strong> is a club on the Champs Elys\u00e9es famous for its fantastic resident DJs (David Guetta was once the artistic director of the club!). Le Queen was also well known as a gay club, but in recent years the club crowd has become more mixed.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Culture on the Champs Elys\u00e9es<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Part of the Axe Historique, you\u2019ll find many great museums and landmarks near the Champs Elys\u00e9es. One of the most famous of these is the Galeries Nationales in the Grand Palais. The neighboring Petit Palais also has a beautiful museum, completely free to visit! Other great museums in the area include the Palais de la D\u00e9couverte, Mus\u00e9e des Beaux Arts de la Ville de Paris, and Mus\u00e9e Dapper (Museum of African Arts).<\/p>\n<p>For years now, The Champs Elys\u00e9es has brought to mind thoughts of cinema and theater. Two of the most beautiful theaters on the avenue are the Th\u00e9\u00e2tre du Rond-Point and The\u00e2tre Marigny, close to the Grand Palais. For a great cabaret show, head to Le Lido, which is one of the most famous show establishments in Paris and has seen performers such as Elvis Presley, Edith Piaf and Elton John. Another famous theater in the area, though not actually located on the Champs Elys\u00e9es, is the Th\u00e9\u00e2tre des Champs-\u00c9lys\u00e9es on Avenue Montaigne.<\/p>\n<p>Two famous movie theaters on the Champs Elys\u00e9es are the Gaumont Champs Elys\u00e9es and UGC George V.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Events on the Champs Elys\u00e9es<\/strong><\/p>\n<div class=\"img aligncenter size-full wp-image-13576\" style='width:585px;'>\n\t<img src=\"https:\/\/www.nyhabitat.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/07\/military-parade-bastille-day-champs-elysees-paris-france.jpg\" alt=\"Picture of a 14th of July military parade on the Champs Elys\u00e9es, Paris\" width=\"585\" height=\"361\" \/>\n\t<div>A military parade on the 14th of July at the Champs Elys\u00e9es in Paris<\/div>\n<\/div>The Champs Elys\u00e9es is the chosen site for many big annual events in Paris.<\/p>\n<p>On the <strong>14th of July (Bastille Day)<\/strong> the Champs Elys\u00e9es pays host to a huge military parade.<\/p>\n<p>The Champs Elys\u00e9es has also been the finish line of the <strong>Tour de France<\/strong> since 1975!<\/p>\n<p>During the months of November and December you can catch the <strong>Holidays Lights Show and Christmas Market<\/strong> on the Champs Elys\u00e9es.<\/p>\n<p>Moreover, people often gather on the Champs Elys\u00e9es spontaneously for big events such as <strong>New Year\u2019s Eve<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Stay in an Apartment Close to the Champs Elys\u00e9es<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Convinced the Champs Elys\u00e9es is the place to be when you\u2019re in Paris? Consider staying in an apartment on or near the Champs Elys\u00e9es during your trip! We have many <a title=\"Champs \u00c9lys\u00e9es - Gare Saint Lazare Vacation Rentals\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nyhabitat.com\/paris-apartment\/vacation\/champs-elysees-saint-lazare\">vacation rentals available in the area of the Champs Elys\u00e9es<\/a> where you can enjoy your holiday in Paris in style. Furthermore, if you want to stay in Paris for a longer period, we also have<a title=\"Champs \u00c9lys\u00e9es - Gare Saint Lazare Apartments\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nyhabitat.com\/paris-apartment\/furnished\/champs-elysees-saint-lazare\"> fully furnished apartments available in the Champs Elys\u00e9es area<\/a>. By staying in an apartment, you\u2019ll truly experience Paris as a local!<\/p>\n<p><strong>Explore the Arc de Triomphe\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<div class=\"img aligncenter size-full wp-image-13577\" style='width:585px;'>\n\t<img src=\"https:\/\/www.nyhabitat.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/07\/arc-triomphe-paris-champs-elysees-france.jpg\" alt=\"Image of the Arc de Triomphe, Paris\" width=\"585\" height=\"393\" \/>\n\t<div>The impressive Arc de Triomphe in Paris<\/div>\n<\/div>If you had to choose one landmark to visit while walking along the Champs Elys\u00e9es, head to the Arc de Triomphe! This magnificent landmark is a sight to behold, and also very much worth a visit. The Arc de Triomphe was commissioned by none other than Napoleon Bonaparte himself, and was finished in 1836. The Arc de Triomphe honors the fallen soldiers from the French Revolutionary War and the Napoleonic Wars. Underneath the vault of the Arc de Triomphe lies the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier from World War I. The tomb is marked by an eternal flame.<\/p>\n<p>To visit the Arc de Triomphe, you may take a pedestrian underground passage from the Champs Elys\u00e9es. Don\u2019t try crossing the Charles de Gaulle roundabout \u2013 it is really dangerous! The admission to go up into the Arc is \u20ac8. To get to the top of the Arc de Triomphe, you first take an elevator and then climb 40 steps. The view from the 50-meter-high monument (164 feet) is absolutely spectacular! You can check out the view from the top in the <a title=\"Video Tour of the Champs-Elys\u00e9es in Paris \u2013 Part 2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nyhabitat.com\/blog\/2010\/11\/24\/video-tour-champs-elysees-paris-part-2\/\">second part of our Champs Elys\u00e9es video tour<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Some other famous landmarks located nearby are the Place de la Concorde, the Palais de l\u2019Elys\u00e9e, which is the official residence of the French President, and La D\u00e9fense.<\/p>\n<p>We hope you\u2019ve enjoyed this introduction to the Champs Elys\u00e9es and the Arc de Triomphe. What is your favorite landmark in Paris?<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>\u201cLa plus belle avenue du monde\u201d or \u201cthe most beautiful avenue in the world\u201d. 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