One of the world’s
most famous avenues The Champs Elysees is located in Paris, France. It is
famous for its high standard of elegant scenery, and impossibly magnificent
structures. It runs from the Place the la Concorde to the Place Charles de
Gaulle (where the Arc de Triomphe is located).
Two kilometers long The Champs Elysees named after Elysian Fields (means the paradise for good souls). Seventy meter wide this street is decorated with cinemas, cafes, theaters, and luxury shops on both sides at its western end. While near the Place de la Concorde (the East end) street is beautifully arranged with gardens, and fountains. The Elysee Palace is located on Northern side, which is the official residence of the French Presidents since 1873.
During the sixteenth
and earlier of seventeenth century the Champs Elysees was only a vast
agricultural field till 1616. In 1616, a long tree lined path was created from
Palais des Tuileries gardens by Marie de Medici. By the passage of time the
road was redesigned and extended made it fashionable place. Street was extended
straight to Chaillot hill in 1724. French architect Ignaz Hittorf (known for
his redesigning of Place de la Concorde) redesigned and reshape into the
current shape in 1838 with installation of fountains, sidewalks, and gas lamps
while trees and surrounding parkland were allowed to grow as buildings were
constructed to line the avenue. It became one of the most fashionable districts
is Paris after becoming the city property.
Champs Elysees is not
famous for its five and four stars hotels, restaurants, and fashion shops but
also for major celebrations. The New Years Eve and where on 14th
July the military parades held there. The liberation and WWII victory celebrations, the World Cup football victory were also celebrated on this
wide avenue.
Amazing view of Skylines from Champs Elysees Street
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