Discover the Attractions Around Champs-Elysées
Apart from being the world’s fashion capital, travellers from around the world who visit Paris find inspiration in more ways than one in this amazing city, which is well-loved for its performing arts, idyllic cafes and romance in the air, amongst other things.
The perfect get-away for a city break or an extended holiday, one can never be tired of the city that captivates for different reasons at different times of the day, and during different seasons of the year.
Les Halles
Situated in the city centre, Les Halles was once the location of Paris’s best fresh food market. The market was a popular attraction for tourists as well as locals.
Grande Arche
Situated within the district of La Défense, the Grande Arche is one of the most popular attractions in Paris. The monument was constructed in 1989, on former French President François Mitterand's initiative.
Parc des Princes
The Parc Des Princes is a football stadium in the south of Paris. The arena is home to Paris Saint-Germain, the most successful and popular football team in France. Established in 1973, nearly 50,000 fans visit the ground almost every week during the football season.
Stade de France
Located in Saint-Denis, north of Paris, the Stade de France is the stadium of the French national team. The venue was constructed for the 1998 World Cup with a capacity of 80,000 people. It’s the biggest stadia in France and one of the largest in Europe.
Disneyland Paris
Disneyland Paris is located in Marne-la-Vallée just on the outskirts of Paris city centre. This attraction is the busiest theme park in Europe, made up of two separate areas called Disneyland Park and Walt Disney Studios Park. The main park was opened in 1992, while Walt Disney Studios opened its doors 10 years later in 2002.
Champs-Elysees Avenue
The Champs- Elysees area is one of the most famous shopping areas in the world. The avenue is home to prestigious brands such as Calvin Klein, Prada, Christian Dior and Chanel. These stores are located in the “Triangle d’or” which is said to be where the most expensive designer stores are.
Arc de Triomphe
One of the most famous monuments in Paris, the Arc de Triomphe honours those who fought and died in the French Revolution with their names inscribed on the inner and outer surfaces.
Eiffel Tower
Initially criticised for its design when it was erected in 1889, the tallest structure in Paris has become a global icon of France and a symbol of eternal romance.
Grand Palais
Built in the style of Beaux-Arts architecture, the Great Palace is a large historic site, exhibition hall and museum complex that has played host to international fashion shows and world championships.
Petit Palais
Facing the Grand Palais, the “small palace” houses the City of Paris Museum of fine Arts.
Hôtel National des Invalides
Consisting of a large impressive building with a royal courtyard and church, the building, completed in 1676, was originally built to house 4000 war veterans.
Louvre Museum
Visit Mona Lisa, amongst the 380,000 objects and 35,000 works of art, in the world’s largest museum, originally built in the late 12th century and was given a sophisticated look in recent years with the Grand Louvre Pyramids.
Crazy Horse
Another icon of Parisian nightlife, the cabaret is known for its stage performances by exotic female dancers.
Lido
Famous for its exotic shows, The Lido is a cabaret and burlesque show establishment that stands for Parisian nightlife.
Moulin Rouge
The birthplace of the modern can-can dance, the cabaret is notable for the cultural hallmarks in its interiors and is well well-loved for its musical dance entertainment.
Bois de Boulogne
Located on the western edge of Paris, the park is another favourite place for outdoor fun on land and in water, picnics and parties.
Bois de Vincennes
Created by the Emperor Louis Napoleon and located on the eastern edge of Paris, the largest park in the city houses the former residence of the King of France and the Temple of Love, while also provides a public venue for various activities.
Jardin d Acclimatation
The 49-acre land is home to an archery range, miniature golf course, children’s amusement park, a zoo, a science museum and more, that will keep the entire family entertained for the whole day.
Jardin du Luxembourg
Famed for its calm atmosphere, the garden contains more than a hundred statues, monuments and fountains.
Jardin des Plantes
The main botanical garden in France houses 4 galleries of the Museum and a zoo with animals of the royal menagerie at Jardin des Plantes.
Tuileries Garden
Since the 19th century, the garden has been a place for relaxation and entertainment for the public, and is home to both traditional and contemporary sculptures.
Parc Monceau
Go through ages and continents in this somptuous parc that gathers together numerous reconstructions of buildings. From Egyptian pyramid to Roman colonnade, the English style parc offers an ideal place to spend a moment out of time.
Alain Ducasse
French gastronomy will no longer be a mystery to you. Learn how to cook macarons, foie gras or Mediterranean grande cuisine with experienced French chefs.
L Atelier de Joël Robuchon
The 2-star Michelin restaurant is popular not just for its radical approach to “haute cuisine” but also for its sleek dining room that centres around a bustling kitchen and its dining counter.
L’Epicure restaurant
Dine by the bay windows overlooking a magnificent French-style garden as you savour Eric Frechon’s cuisine in this 3-star Michelin gastronomic restaurant.
Jules Vernes restaurant
Located on the 2nd floor of the Eiffel Tower, the 1-star Michelin restaurant is one of the best around.
Le Fouquet’s restaurant
From Charlie Chaplin to Winston Churchill, the restaurant is more than a meeting place of the rich and famous, but also well known for its Parisian brasserie favourites served in styles from easy al fresco to formal classic
Pavillon Lenôtre
The place is well-known for being a privileged place for gastronomy. You can either choose to savour refined cuisine at the restaurant or learn the secrets of some of the greatest chefs at the cooking and oenology classes.
Guerlain Champs Elysees Store
Shop in the new temple of beauty that is listed as a historical monument, for the biggest collection of fragrances exclusively presented in an architecture that is as awesome as the brand itself.
Louis Vuitton Champs Elysees Store
While the Louis Vuitton brand is the world’s most sought-after fashion, the store here, which is also its largest, boasts of an outstanding interior filter façade and its oversized atrium that are worth a visit on its own.
Tiffany Champs Elysees Store
The world’s premier jeweller may have a world-wide following, but is a new addition to the street of luxury, looking elegant in steely silver.
Christian Dior Store
The townhouse is the legendary address where the renowned fashion designer Christian Dior set up his workshop in the 40’s. It now became a temple of fashion where to find the latest collections and inspirations.
Gucci Store
Experience the most intimate shopping moment in the stylish and soothing atmosphere of the Italian flagship, based in one of the most luxurious streets of the City of Lights.
Galeries Lafayettes
Perfumes, accessories and luxury stores are flooded with lights by the spectacular dome that gave to the Galeries its iconic architecture.
Printemps Haussmann
The historical 3-storey building gathers together the most luxurious and fashionable brands for your intensive shopping sessions. Its rooftop offers a breathtaking view above Paris and the Opera Garnier.
One Nation Paris
The season might have ended but the bargains never will, here at France’s largest luxury and fashion outlet where 112 boutiques offer end-of-season pieces at prices that will rock every shopper’s wallet.
La Vallée Village
A great place for great bargains all year round, with 115 fashion and luxury labels offering collections from previous seasons but by all means the trendiest, at heavily discounted prices.
Jacquemart-André Museum
The public museum was created from the private home of an arts collector and his wife.
Palais-Royal and its gardens
Created in 1633, these prestigious and tranquil gardens are surrounded by a futuristic architecture with contemporary sculptures.
Musée d'Orsay
Holding mainly French art dating between 1848 and 1915, the museum is home to works of painters like Monet and Van Gogh.
Musee National d Art Moderne, National Museum of Modern Art
Home to works of art by 6,400 artists from 90 countries since 1905, the museum has the second largest collection of modern and contemporary art in the world.
Palais de Tokyo, Palace of Tokyo
With no permanent collection, the relatively new building is dedicated to modern and contemporary art and produces all of its exhibitions.
Fondation Pierre Bergé - Yves Saint Laurent
The world’s great designer comes alive in this fashion house that exhibits his amazing works twice a year.
