THEChamps-Elysees avenue is one of the widest and most majestic avenues of Paris. Originally there were some simple fields here, up to 1616, when Maria de 'Medici decided to have a long tree-lined path built there.The Champs-Élysées is one of the most famous streets in the world and the name refers to the Champs-Elysees, the kingdom of the dead in Greek mythology. Here every 14 July the largest military parade in France takes place, passing along the Champs-Élysées, in the presence of the President of the Republic.
The avenue is 1.910 long and cross theVIII arrondissement, in the northwestern part of Paris, from the Place de la Concorde in the east, with its obelisk, to the Place Charles de Gaulle in the west, where the Arc de Triomphe is located, forming part of the historical Axis line.
Today the Champs-Élysées are a shopping place, rich and beautiful also for the stupendous view that you have at any time, day and evening with the Arc de Triomphe at the end of the street. Here often and willingly many lurk Photography who want to immortalize one of the streets which is also one of the busiest in Paris.
Un advice in this regard, never dare to cross without a pedestrian crossing or without following the traffic lights.
