Location: Champs-Élysées
Top Things to do in Champs-Élysées
Things to do in Paris, Ile-de-France: The Best Points of Interest & Landmarks
Lingering over pain au chocolat in a sidewalk café, relaxing after a day of strolling along the Seine and marveling at icons like the Eiffel Tower and the Arc de Triomphe… the perfect Paris experience combines leisure and liveliness with enough time to savor both an exquisite meal and exhibits at the Louvre. Awaken your spirit at Notre Dame, bargain hunt at the Marché aux Puces de Montreuil or for goodies at the Marché Biologique Raspail, then cap it all off with a risqué show at the Moulin Rouge.
Restaurants in Paris
1. Palais de la Place Beauvau
2. Rue du Faubourg Saint-Honore
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4.5 based on 165 reviews
One of Paris's most elegant shopping strips.
Reviewed By fashiondiva69 - Clarksburg, United States
When I did my research on Paris before my first trip in May 2019, knew I wanted to shop on Rue du Faubourg Saint-Honore. This is the location where all the luxury fashion brands have a store in the heart of Paris. I saved all of my shopping to do at Rue du Faubourg Saint-Honore because I wanted something that screamed Paris. There is every luxury brand from La Perla to my favorite, ALEXANDER MCQUEEN. A must when shopping in Paris but don't forget your passport for your VAT discounts.
3. Avenue Montaigne
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4.5 based on 196 reviews
This street near the Champs-Élysées is known for its wide array of clothing shops, including nearly all of fashion's biggest names.
Reviewed By Noraatc - Sudbury, United States
When in Paris, I always find time to stroll along Avenue Montaigne and do some window shopping. Unfortunately, many designer boutiques were closed in the evening with windows shuttered, but I took some photos of the opened ones and added to my “Avenue Montaigne”, (Paris) “Via Monte Napoleone” (Milan) and “The 5th Avenue” (NYC) collection. I never feel compelled to make a purchase - the window displays of the Avenue Montaigne are like a museum visit for me. The art of high design at its very best - Chanel, Valentino, Nina Ricci, Louis Vuitton... So enjoyable! I must admit that prices in the US are better though.
4. Gagosian Gallery
5. La Tombe du Soldat Inconnu
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4.5 based on 24 reviews
Reviewed By B1714D - Belgrade, Serbia
I cannot tell a more appropriate place for the Unknown soldier tomb than this one beneath the Triumphal Arch. It is adorned with an eternal flame and ever present flowers. To reach it please use the underground passageway, do not try to run across the Etoile. Great views of Champs Elysees.
6. Fontaine des Fleuves
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4.5 based on 11 reviews
Reviewed By 750dimitrisl - Sydney, Australia
Fontaine des Fleuves is a beautiful fountain. This cast iron Fountain of the Rivers was constructed in 1838 and celebrates the Rhone and Rhine Rivers and France's naval power. It is next to the Egyptian obelisk and it also has a twin fountain on the other side of Place de la Concorde. Worth checking out.
7. Hotel de Coislin
8. Place de la Concorde
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4.0 based on 3,340 reviews
The city's largest public square has a lengthy history as well - it served as the site of the guillotine that was used to execute Louis XVI, Marie-Antoinette, Robespierre and many others during the French Revolution.
Reviewed By DipuKV - Pune, India
Place de la Concorde has so much to offer - the obelisk at the centre and so many sightseeing options in all directions - views of the Eiffel Tower, Place Vendome in one direction, Madeleine in another, Louvre & Jardins des Tuileries in yet another and Champs Elysees / Arc de Triomphe in the fourth!
9. Champs-Elysees
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4.0 based on 21,410 reviews
Perhaps the most famous street in Paris, this wide, tree-lined avenue is home to the city's chic restaurants, shops and boutiques.
Reviewed By 333Ann33
Well worth seeing.. amazing place to visit with all the expensive shops.. Felt very safe and a great atmosphere.. Nice to stroll and wander.
10. Grand Palais
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4.0 based on 2,275 reviews
The Grand Palais in Paris is the iconic monument of the Rmn-GP, where we showcase our biggest exhibitions to best advantage in its vast spaces. We also host events organized by others, such as FIAC, Paris Photo, catwalk shows during Fashion Week, the Saut Hermes equestrian event, etc. Culture is represented here in all its forms, attracting over 2 million people each year.
Reviewed By RGSOUNDF - Mercerville, United States
One thing we would absolutely emphasize for the first time visitors. Grand Palais doesn't have one entrance, but three entrances. The main entrance, along avenue Winston Churchill (opposite Le Petit Palais), one on the corner of avenue Winston Churchill and avenue du Général Eisenhower (corner entrance with a staircase) and one along avenue du Général Eisenhower. Walking from the corner towards the last entrance, there is an additional entrance, but that's the police post, the Police Commissariat of the 8th arrondissement, not intended for visitors. As a matter of fact, there is a fourth entrance, behind the museum, on avenue Franklin Delano Roosevelt, and even though being a part of the Grand Palais complex, it is a separate science museum, Palais de la Découverte. Try to find out where exactly "your" exhibition is located before heading to the Grand Palais. Grand Palais is a very versatile museum space, and it hosts numerous events, from automobile salons to art exhibitions and food shows. The building itself is magnificent, a fine example of the Beaux-Arts architectural style, a true embodiment of La Belle Époque. It wasn't our first time at the Grand Palais, but the exhibition we visited, "Toulouse-Lautrec: Resolutely Modern" dedicated to the great post-Impressionist artist was nothing short of excellent. Located on several levels, it was the most comprehensive exposition of Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec, with works from the museums in private collections, from Brazil and the USA to Russia and England. We won't elaborate on the details of the exposition, for it closed about 2 weeks ago, but enough is to state that it felt like a more significant cultural event than the much-touted Leonardo da Vinci's exhibit at Louvre. We would also like to stress the importance of an audio-guide. And it is not about a language barrier (we know French quite well, plus all the signage was in both French and English) but about new and exciting information and enriching explanations one gets from an audio-guide, even if/when you think you know the works, particular artist or topic well.
