Champs-Élysées

Its construction began in 1640 with a row of trees extending from the Tuileries Palace and the unmissable Louvre Museum.

What to See on the Champs-Élysées

The upper part of the avenue, near the Arc de Triomphe, is characterized by a concentration of shops, boutiques, restaurants, cinemas, and department stores.

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Here you will find some of the most exclusive restaurants in the city and fashion shops and boutiques for shopping.

This is where the finish line of the final stage of the Tour de Franciais set up. And the Paris Marathon 2024 will also pass through here.

An affordable way to discover this avenue is through a free tour. Several of the best free tours in Paris include the Champs-Élysées in their route. Take a look!

Address

Avenue des Champs-Élysées

How to get there

Metro: lines 1, 2, 6, 9 and 13, stations Etoile Charles de Gaulle, George V, Franklin D Roosevelt, Champs-Élysées Clemenceau

Places near the Champs-Élysées you can visit

More attractions on Paris's most important avenue

Climb the Arc de Triomphe

The Grand Palais of Paris

A historic building in Paris that hosts events and exhibitions. It is located next to the Avenue des Champs-Élysées.

The 10 best free tours in Paris

Best Paris Tours

Make the most of your trip with these tours. Save time and money!

Free tour of Paris

Join this free tour of Paris in Spanish and discover places like Notre-Dame Cathedral, Sainte-Chapelle, the Conciergerie, the Palais de Justice, the Pont Neuf, and the esplanade of the Louvre Museum. Reserve for FREE.

Free tour of the Latin Quarter

Start at the famous Saint-Michel fountain and explore the most iconic spots in Paris's Latin Quarter. Stops include the Shakespeare and Company bookstore, the Church of Saint-Séverin, the Place de la Sorbonne, the Panthéon, and the Luxembourg Gardens. Reserve for FREE.

Free tour of Montmartre

Explore one of Paris's most charming neighborhoods, Montmartre. The artists' quarter. Walk past the Moulin Rouge, the café from Amélie, the building where Van Gogh lived, Picasso's first studio in Paris, and climb up to the Sacré-Cœur Basilica. Reserve for FREE.

Eiffel Tower Second Floor Tickets

This ticket to the second floor of the Eiffel Tower includes an audio guide and priority entry.

Paris Pass

The card that saves you money in Paris. Get free access to more than 75 tourist attractions and points of interest. Skip ticket lines, avoid carrying cash, and cut out language confusion. Includes a free Seine river cruise and walking tours of Le Marais and Montmartre.