Champs Elysees

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The Champs Elysees is one of the most famous streets in the world and home to some of the most elegant Paris apartments. Of the twelve avenues that lead away from the Arc de Triomphe, the Champs Elysees is the most well known and many popular shops can be found here, along its 2000 metre length. Over the years a number of celebratory processions have made their way down this avenue, including the one that took place at the end of the Second World War.

The name translates as Elysian Fields and the street was once bordered with fields, before the construction of Paris apartments and shops began. This part of the city was once quite green and home to farmers and gardeners.

It is situated in the quarter of the same name with the Place Charles de Gaulle at one end and the Place de la Concorde at the other, and first came into being in 1670. The Paris apartments that can be found here are among the most expensive in the world, so very few people live full-time on this street. Some of the streets nearby have a large number of apartments available for short term holiday rental rather than long term tenancy.

From the Champs Elysees tourists can visit many of Paris’ main attractions. The Arc de Triomphe is at one end and the Elysee Palace is nearby. Its central location means that other attractions in the city, such as the Eiffel Tower are within a few kilometres of this magnificent avenue. There are several Metro stations which are situated along or near the Champs Elysees. The Franklin D Roosevelt and George V stations are close, along with the Charles de Gaulle station and the Champs-Elysees-Clemenceau are all within easy reach. If renting one of the many Paris apartments available to holiday makers, then you will find it easy to navigate your way around this area, thanks to the excellent public transport links, although if you enjoy walking you can cover much of this part of Paris without having to go underground.

The shops on the Champs Elysees are open all year round, with the exception of some public holidays, so a visit here can be enjoyed at any time of the year. The shops available are wide ranging and there will be something available to suit everyone, although the Paris authorities are taking steps to retain the reputation of the Champs Elysees as an elegant shopping district.