Champs Elysees Audio Guide Tour

Although sometimes listed with Levallois-Perret attractions, the Champs-Élysées is in Paris, linking Place de la Concorde with the Arc de Triomphe. Its origins reach back to the 17th century, when André Le Nôtre laid out a tree-lined promenade west of the Tuileries. The route developed into a grand avenue over the following centuries; its name refers to the Elysian Fields of Greek mythology. It has long served as a setting for national celebrations, including victory parades and the annual Bastille Day military parade. Today, its broad pavements, trees, shops, cinemas and cafés make it both a ceremonial landmark and an everyday Parisian street. The Arc de Triomphe anchors its western end, while the lower stretch leads toward gardens and cultural venues.