Why visit / Interesting facts:
- One of the most famous streets in the world
Time required: 60 minutes
Web site: http://www.champselysees...
Public transport:
- Metro Line 1: Champs Elysées Clemenceau station
- Metro Line 13: Champs Elysées Clemenceau station
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Things you need to know:
- Champs-Elysées (Elysian Fields) is one of the best known avenues in the world connecting Arc de Triomphe and Place de la Concorde
- It came into existence when the royal gardener, André Le Nôtre, planted trees beyond the border of the Tuileries Garden
- First it was called Grand Cours (Great Way)
- It earned prominence and became the prime place of socializing and entertainment in the mid-19th century
- Since Napoleon's funeral in 1840 it became the route for state funerals, processions, parades and city events
- The Rond Point des Champs-Elysées is the nicest part featuring chestnut trees and flower beds
What to do there:
- Walk along the famous street
- Do some shopping or relax in a café
