Champs Elysees - Presentation and images
Many important events occur on this boulevard well-known, such as the military parade celebrating the National Day of France on 14 July, the night of New Year's events and end the most prestigious bicycle races, the Tour de France. Hundreds of stores of world famous companies, cinemas, theaters and restaurants animates the day and night. Champs-Élysées is a very good reason to choose a hotel in the area for those who visit Paris.
Avenue des Champs-Élysées was appointed in 1709 In Greek mythology these plains were where heroes went after death. Artery has a length of two kilometers and a width of 80 meters. Champs-Élysées continue beyond the Arc de Triomphe with the Grande Armée avenue. Together provides insight than seven kilometers from the Concorde Square to the La Défense business district west of Paris.
Animation on the Champs-Élysées known peak in the late 19th and early 20th centuries when it was full of luxury shops and hotels. During that period he gained international renown and.
After a period of decline Champs-Élysées was renovated in late 1980 and then regained a place where everyone wants to go. Champs-Élysées is one of the most famous streets in the world and because of this commercial space rentals here reach over $ 1.5 million for 100 square meters.
To prevent destruction of charm specifically, Paris City Hall has banned Swedish company H & M to open a store on the avenue.
French President's Residence Palace Elysées is situated right on the boulevard, but a little further north.