Avenue des champs elysées - activities

Did you know? Why are the Champs-Elysées so named?

Do you know the origin of the name of the Champs-Elysées, the famous Parisian avenue? Created in 1674 by André le Nôtre and officially named in 1698, this royal thoroughfare takes its name from Greek mythology, we tell you.

10km des Champs-Elysées: the race on the world's most beautiful avenue

On February 2, 2025, we'll be on the Champs-Elysées for a ten-kilometer race that starts on the most beautiful avenue in the world, with a beautiful passage through the Parc Monceau.

Moderne Art Fair 2024: the meeting place for contemporary art, modern art and design in Paris

Modern art and design lovers, this fair is for you! Discover numerous artists and galleries at the Moderne Art Fair, October 17-20, 2024.

UGC Normandie: a solidarity auction before final closure

UGC Normandie, the famous cinema on the Champs-Elysées, is bidding farewell. Before bidding us farewell, the cinema is auctioning off its famous blue seats and soon-to-be iconic objects from an era on Thursday June 13, 2024, in aid of a good cause: the Rêve de Cinéma association, which brings cheer to the hearts of sick children.

Who is taking over the former Citroën showroom on the Champs-Élysées? Reopening imminent

It's already been 6 years since the Citroën showroom closed its doors on the Champs-Élysées. Indeed, it was at the end of 2017 that the emblematic boutique, recognizable among a thousand, packed up. Under construction for some time now, we now know which brand will take its place at 42 avenue des Champs Élysées.

A free day of sport: fitness, English boxing and tai chi on the Champs-Elysées

To mark Women's Rights Day, the City of Paris is offering a free sports day for all, on the Champs-Elysées, with a host of events and sports sessions!

Champs-Elysées: discover the new terraces that will flourish on the avenue by 2024

Between now and the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, the capital is looking to change its face and offer tourists a more aesthetically pleasing city. On the Champs-Elysées, the world's most beautiful avenue, new rules will come into force next year.

Make way for fashion and art on the Champs-Elysées with the new The Kooples flagship - our pictures

This Monday October 31, 2022, The Kooples inaugurated their biggest store in Paris on the Avenue des Champs-Elysées. An atypical and trendy spot where rock’n roll collections are mixed with contemporary art works. Here is what you shall now about this major shopping place in Paris.

Christmas Illuminations of the Champs-Élysées 2022: first extinction ceremony with Louane

This year, energy sobriety is the order of the day, even for the illuminations of the Champs-Elysées, from November 20, 2022 to January 2, 2023! Every night, the lights will stop at 23:45, and the singer Louane will be present this Sunday for the very first lights out.

Energy sobriety in Paris: fewer Christmas lights on the Champs-Elysées this winter

Faced with the energy crisis, a lot of people are trying to find solutions and adapt. On Tuesday September 20, 2022, the Comité des Champs-Elysées in Paris unveiled their energy sobriety plan. This winter, there will be fewer famous Christmas lights making the world’s most beautiful avenue sparkle than usual.

New Year’s Eve 2021-2022 at Paris Drugstore

How about starting the new year 2022 off on the world’s most beautiful avenue! Chef Eric Frechon expects you at the Drugstore where he cooked you a festive and delicious menu.

Paris: the Champs-Elysées’ renewal as wished by Ile-de-France inhabitants

The Champs-Elysées are in full renewal. If tourists often fall in love at first sight with the most beautiful avenue in the world, Ile-de-France inhabitants do not lack ideas to make it even more attractive. Following a survey carried out by the Comité des Champs-Elysées, let us discover the ideal renewal as wished by Ile-de-France inhabitants.