Quartier des Champs-Élysées

The Champs-Élysées district is the administrative area centered around the world-famous avenue, stretching between major squares and bordered by the Seine river. It contains wide streets, elegant buildings, green spaces, and a mix of shops, restaurants, theaters, and cultural institutions.

The district took its current administrative form during Paris' major reorganization in the 1860s, when the city was reshaped with new boundaries and streets. This transformation created the urban layout that visitors see today.

The avenue that gives the district its name is one of the world's most famous addresses, lined with luxury shops, historic cafes, and theaters that attract visitors from everywhere. People walk here to experience Parisian style and to be part of the endless flow of city life.

The district is easy to walk through and well-connected by metro stations that provide quick access from all directions. Wide sidewalks and clear street layouts make it straightforward to navigate and find different sites without detailed planning.

The Élysée Palace, home of the French president, sits quietly within this district as one of France's most important political centers. Every July, the avenue becomes the finish line of the Tour de France, when cyclists arrive after weeks of racing across the country.