Avenue des Champs-Élysées Tours and Tickets

There are lots of ways to experience the Avenue des Champs-Élysées. Looking at ratings and reviews previously given by customers, these are the best experiences available right now:

• Paris Top Sights Half-Day Walking Tour With a Fun Guide

• Golf Cart in Paris - Private Guided City Tour - Pick Up Included  

• Tours of Paris and the Hauts-de-Seine in an Amphibious Bus

• Sports, Fun, and Educational Discovery of Paris

• Paris Private Romantic Horse and Carriage Ride

The Champs-Élysées is a public street, and a stroll along it costs nothing. However, it’s home to some flagship French designers (think Guerlian, Cartier, Dior, Louis Vuitton) so shopping is on the expensive side. If you’re just interested in hearing the avenue’s history as you sightsee, self-guided audio tours start at around €4.

Yes, the historic French boulevard runs from Place de la Concorde to the Arc de Triomphe, and many travelers consider a stroll along its tree-lined pavement a must in Paris. Besides the shops, there are plenty of restaurants, bars, and cafés, along with the famous Théâtre du Rond-Point for a dose of culture.

Per one customer who booked the Paris Private Romantic Horse and Carriage Ride, "Absolutely fabulous! Our driver was the best, very friendly. Love the ride up the Champs-Élysées—we felt like the King and Queen. Would highly recommend this tour, next time we will have the Champagne!"

The Avenue des Champs-Élysées’ dates all the way back to the late 17th century, when it was originally laid out by landscape architect André Le Nôtre, who also designed the gardens at the Palace of Versailles. Over time, the area became built up and populated with shops, restaurants, and theaters.

The Champs-Élysées begins at the Place de la Concorde and ends at the Arc de Triomphe. The grand avenue passes other memorable landmarks, including the Petit Palais and Grand Palais, the Jardins des Champs-Élysées, and numerous historic theaters.

A number of major events take place along the Champs-Élysées every year. Two of the best known are the Tour de France—the last stage is traditionally held on the avenue— and Bastille Day, when a grand military parade is held. The avenue is also a popular destination during the festive season.

The Metro offers the easiest way to get to the Champs-Élysées. Metro stations located along the avenue are Champs-Élysées-Clemenceau (lines 1 and 13), Concorde (lines 1, 8, and 12), Franklin D. Roosevelt (lines 1 and 9), Charles-de-Gaulle Etoile (line 1), and George V (line 1).

The Champs-Élysées measures 1.17 miles (1.88 kilometers) long, so you’ll want to set aside a decent amount of time if you plan to walk from one end to the other. The avenue is historically divided into two halves by the traffic circle near Franklin D. Roosevelt station.

The Champs-Élysées has long been celebrated as one of Paris’ top shopping destinations. If you plan to browse, head to the Galeries Lafayette, perhaps the city’s most famous department store; venture to flagship locations for French fashion houses, including Cartier, Christian Dior, Louis Vuitton, and Guerlain; and explore many other international brands that have shops along the boulevard.

When you're done at the Avenue des Champs-Élysées, Paris has a ton of fun things to do. Per other travelers, here are some of the top attractions in Paris to visit:

• Eiffel Tower

• Louvre Museum

• Notre-Dame Cathedral

• River Seine

• Musée d'Orsay

View Viator's guide to all the best attractions in Paris.