Pedestrian Champs-Elysées: a car-free day to launch the Christmas illuminations

The Champs-Élysées are reserved for pedestrians one Sunday a month, usually the first. It's an opportunity for Parisians of all ages to stroll freely along the world's most beautiful avenue without cars. Would you like to take advantage of this not-to-be-missed stroll in the Parisian calendar? The next dates are November 24, 2024 for the launch of the Christmas illuminations, December 1, 2024 and February 2, 2024. There will be no pedestrianization of the Champs-Élysées in January.

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As a reminder, with "Paris Respire", Paris City Hall hopes to reduce fine particle emissions. And since October 2018, the car-free perimeter has been extended to the 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 4th arrondissements of Paris, allowing pedestrians to fully enjoy the center of the capital.

The anti-pollution plan has therefore continued to gain momentum, resulting in traffic restrictions for older cars and trucks since July 2017.

Note that on this occasion, some people take the opportunity to promote green tourism, paving the way for many good deals. Photo shoots in the middle of the most beautiful avenue in the world, breathtaking photos from the top of the Arc de Triomphe, picnics in the middle of the avenue...

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It's an opportunity to discover new places to go out and stroll along the world's most beautiful avenue, without a car and breathing healthier air! Want to find out what's waiting for you in the area? We'll show you where to go out on the Champs Élysées, with cultural , shopping and gourmet tips .

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