Avenue des Champs-Elysées

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.

Paris Marathon 2025: registration opens for the famous race in the capital

The 48th edition of the Schneider Electric Marathon de Paris will be held on Sunday April 13, 2025. Once again, runners will cross the capital, passing through some of its most beautiful spots.

Trésor de France, the outdoor escape game a stone's throw from the Champs-Elysées, in the Golden Triangle

Trésor de France is an outdoor escape game that takes you into the hidden alleys of Paris's Golden Triangle, on the trail of the historic theft of the Crown Jewels! This unique adventure in the heart of the Champs-Élysées invites you to solve one of the most fascinating riddles of the French Revolution. It's the perfect opportunity for families and history buffs to enjoy an immersive experience of a lifetime!

Paris: the Christmas Market on the Champs-Elysées soon back?

After its disappearance in 2017, could the Avenue des Champs-Elysées Christmas market soon return? Catherine Lécuyer, councillor for the 8th arrondissement, hopes to reinstall it soon.

Paris 2024 Tropical Carnival, photos and video

The Carnaval Tropical de Paris returned to the capital on Sunday, October 6, 2024. Due to the Olympic Games, the parade, which had been postponed until autumn, took place as an exception. This 22nd edition, marked by rain, highlighted Olympism, with the participation of several medal-winning ultra-marine athletes, including fencers Enzo Lefort and Yannick Borel.

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.

Parade of athletes in Paris: what can you expect at the concert on Place de l'Étoile?

A grand parade of French athletes down the world's most beautiful avenue, but also a concert on Place de l'Étoile! This Saturday, September 14, 2024, Paris is celebrating the end of the Olympic and Paralympic Games in style, and is organizing a fine festive event for the occasion, accessible by reservation. So, what can we expect musically? We tell you all about it!

Paralympic Games Opening Ceremony: the order of sports delegations this evening

The Paralympic Games kick off this Wednesday, August 28, 2024, with an opening ceremony that promises to be spectacular. As tradition dictates, the sporting delegations will parade in a particular order.

Olympic Games Paris 2024: The Olympic Flame's journey through Paris, the programme of events

The Paris 2024 Olympics promise us a great journey with the Olympic Flame route through the French capital. This route offers an exceptional program that you wouldn't want to miss. Where does the Olympic Flame pass through on July 14 and 15, then on July 26 for the opening ceremony, and what are the not-to-be-missed events along the way? we tell you all about it!

The big picnic on the Champs-Elysées in Paris, photos and video

A giant picnic on the Champs-Élysées - that's the unusual event that took place this Sunday, May 26, 2024. After the giant cinema and then the biggest dictation, nearly 4,000 people won the right to lunch on the gingham tablecloth set up on the world's most beautiful avenue.