Avenue Montaigne

Avenue Montaigne stretches 615 meters through the 8th arrondissement, featuring flagship boutiques of prestigious fashion houses like Dior, Chanel, Louis Vuitton, and Gucci along its 33-meter-wide thoroughfare.

Originally known as Allée des Veuves in the 17th century, the avenue was renamed to honor Renaissance writer Michel de Montaigne and gained prominence in the 19th century through social gatherings like the Bal Mabille.

The street houses the Théâtre des Champs-Élysées with its Art Deco architecture, which serves as home to the French National Orchestra and hosts ballet performances, operas, and concerts throughout the year.

Located between Place de l'Alma and Rond-Point des Champs-Élysées, the avenue is easily accessible via Paris public transportation and offers proximity to major landmarks like the Eiffel Tower and Champs-Élysées.

The avenue became the epicenter of haute couture in the 1980s, surpassing Rue du Faubourg Saint Honoré, and was once home to actress Marlene Dietrich until her death in 1992.

Location: 8th arrondissement of Paris

Location: Quartier des Champs-Élysées

Inception: 1672

Length: 615 m

Width: 33 m

Part of: road network of Paris

Shares border with: cours Albert-Ier, Place de la Reine-Astrid, place de l'Alma, Rue Bayard, rue Clément-Marot, rue du Boccador, rue François-Ier, avenue des Champs-Élysées, rond-point des Champs-Élysées-Marcel-Dassault, impasse Ruffin

Website: https://avenuemontaigneguide.com

GPS coordinates: 48.86667,2.30611

Latest update: September 18, 2025 11:23