When France’s team won the quarter final and the round of sixteen, many soccer supporters flocked to the Champs-Elysées in Paris 8th arrondissement to express their joy. Open to cars during and after the game, the avenue could have been dangerous in the event of a mass stampede. For the France vs Argentina final – likely to be historical – the police headquarters made the decision to close the world’s most beautiful avenue to cars on Sunday December 18, 2022.
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Motorized vehicles will not be allowed on the Champs-Elysées on safety grounds. As a precaution, Paris metro entrances could also be closed during the game to regulate crowds. About 2,750 police officers will be deployed for the final to prevent any misbehavior from the fans, whatever the outcome.
C’mon France, but safely!
Dates and Opening Time
On December 18, 2022
Location
Avenue des Champs-Elysées
Av. des Champs-Élysées
75008 Paris 8
Access
Metro: Champs-Élysées-Clémenceau (lines 1 and 13) Franklin D. Roosevelt (lines 1 and 9) George V (line 1) Charles de Gaulle-Étoile (lines 1, 2 and 6)
