Stroll along the Champs Elysées, Paris’ mythical avenue
A walk of about 2 km
A walk of about 2 km
Sur les Champs-Elysées, on ne rate pas :
1- The view from the Arc de Triomphe:
- The view from the Arc de Triomphe is truly extraordinary
- From its panoramic terrace, you can see the Eiffel Tower, the perspective of the Champs-Elysées, the Concorde, Montmartre, La Défense… in short, to admire all of Paris!
- The Arc de Triomphe is open at night every evening, until 10:30 p.m. or 11 p.m. depending on the season
- It’s free for those under 18 years old (under 26 years old if a citizen of the U. E)
2- Shopping:
- You can find all the major brands on the Champs-Elysées
- Luxury boutiques and more affordable brands such as H&M or Zarra,…
- From Zara to Vuitton, via the Disney Store for the little ones, or Abbercombie or Apple for teenagers, you will have a choice!
- The shops are all open on Sundays
3- A gourmet break:
- A gourmet break at Ladurée and its famous macaroons and pastries
- It is a choice of a tea room, a restaurant or a pastry shop with cakes to take away
4- A cultural moment with its art or science museums:
The Grand Palais and the Petit Palais are located at the height of the Champs-Elysées Clemenceau metro station. The Palais de la Découverte is located at the Champs-Elysées roundabout. The Orangery is lower down at the entrance to the Tuileries at the level of the Place de la Concorde.
- The Petit-Palais : we especially like the 1900 building and the café with its interior garden. The permanent collection is free for all
- The Grand Palais, created for the 1900 Universal Exhibition, this magnificent building now hosts major temporary exhibitions
- The Palais de la Découverte : this is a science museum. It houses temporary and permanent exhibitions. Experiments are scheduled very regularly. It is currently closed for renovation
- the Musée de l’Orangerie : to admire Monet’s Water Lilies, but also Renoir, Matisse, Sisley, Cézanne, Picasso, Modigliani, Derain, Soutine, Gauguin, van Dongen… We love this small museum which exhibits an extraordinary collection of impressionist painting
5- Walk to the Place de la Concorde:
- The Place de la Concorde ends the Avenue des Champs-Elysées and leads to the Tuileries Garden
- This majestic square is worth stopping to admire its fountains and its famous obelisk
6- The Champs-Elysées pedestrians:
- the Champs-Elysées are reserved for pedestrians and 2-wheelers one Sunday a month
- It’s every 1st Sunday of the month
- From 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. or 6 p.m. depending on the season
Top avec des enfants et des ados aux Champs-Elysées ♥♥♥
1- A tour of the Palais de la Découverte:
- To understand everything about science and see the exhibitions of the moment
- Please note that the Palais de la Découverte is currently closed for renovation
2- Shopping with the children:
Among the shops that will appeal to children and teenagers, we recommend:
- for the little ones: Disney Store (at n°44)
- for teenagers: Abercrombie (at n°23), Zara (at n°44 and 92), H&M (at n°88)
- for sportsmen: Addidas (at no. 22)
- for footballers: PSG shop (at n° 27)
3- Fun or themed guided tours ideal for families:
- For everyone, children from 6 years old and teenagers : “The Marvelous Legend of the Tuileries”. It is an unusual investigative tour of the Tuileries Garden in the company of an actor. Take advantage of our 20% off offer, ticket from €11.20
- For children from 6 to 14 years old : “Mythology at the Tuileries“: the cultural and fun visit in the Tuileries Garden to get to know the great mythological heroes who hide many secrets. Take advantage of our 10% off offer, ticket at €11.70
- For ages 10 and up: “In the footsteps of Ramses II”. The guided and educational tour in the footsteps of ancient Egypt. Take advantage of our 10% off offer, ticket from €6.70
4- a Tuk-Tuk ride from the Place de la Concorde:
- It’s nice, it’s original! Up to 6 people on board the Tuk-tuk
- The tuktuk (pronounced tuktuk) is the modern version of the bicycle rickshaw
- You can choose from 45-minute to 3-hour tours. We recommend the 1h30 walk. Ideal for discovering Paris with family or friends. It’s super fun and the tour is guided by pros!
- All info about Tuk-tuk tours here
Finally, a little practical information: don’t hesitate to take the 73 bus which goes up or down all the Champs-Elysées
