Champs Elysees in Paris

Many tourists ask themselves: What to visit in Paris? Of course in the first place of all travelers are the Eiffel Tower, the Arc de Triomphe. Well, the third place is the Champs Elysees.

The longest and most important thoroughfare Champs Elysees in Paris, the "island of the blessed. The street is relatively young, located between the famous Arc de Triomphe and the Place de la Concorde. The Champs-Elysées is more than 70 meters wide and 1,900 meters long.

In ancient times there were marshes on this site. The Champs-Elysées was once a favorite place of kings who came here to shoot ducks. But by order of Marie de Medici avenues were laid out here and elms were planted (Paris should not be surrounded by marshland).

The architect Lenôtre landscaped the promenade, which was decorated with flowers and trees. The designer Le Nôtre established a beautiful park here. The remains of this park can be seen at the bottom of the street. A guard post was built for the safe passage of kings through the Champs-Elysées. Well afterwards, when the city began to grow and develop rapidly, the first houses appeared in this place. The construction of the houses coincides with the construction of the famous Versailles.

Today the Champs Elysees in Paris is one of the most famous places among millions of tourists in Paris. And the local population likes to walk along this street. In addition, military parades are held here. And in order to see this really large-scale action, all local and foreign people flock here.

Also on the Champs Elysees are many cinemas, cabaret "Lido", a Russian restaurant "Rasputin", stores, tourist offices.

Если вы проголодаетесь после прогулки по самой знаменитой парижской улице, то можно отправиться в «Макдоналдс». А провести чудесный незабываемый романтичный вечер советуем в ресторане «Le Fouquet’s» – это любимое место звезд и ВИП туристов. В их числе были Чарли Чаплин и Саша Гитри.

Today the Champs-Élysées in Paris is a wide, spacious street with a large flow of cars, crowded with stores and cafes. But despite the "spirit of modernity," there is still an atmosphere of kings, minions and intrigue.

Of course, to visit the Champs-Elysées is also necessary in the evening, when the light of the lanterns, the lights of small cozy cafes and numerous nightclubs shine with neon advertisements. Such a striking contrast will leave a lasting impression in everyone.