Question 1

What is Champs Elysees famous for?

Accepted Answer

Champs Elysées is famous for its high-end shops, luxury stores, cafés that offer some of the scrumptious French fares, the theatres that give you a glimpse at the culture and tradition of France with fascinating storytelling. The structures and places in the neighbourhood of 8th Arrondissement, where Champs Elysées is worth spending your time on as well.  The mysterious Luxor Obelisk is full of mysteries with hieroglyphics carved into the obelisk, the view from atop Arc de Triomphe in the evening when with the neon and fluorescent lamps lighting up the avenue is ineffable. The walk around the largest square of the Paris Place de la Concorde, during the evening or early morning, is relaxing. Sitting at a quiet corner in the Tuileries garden is a nice way to spend a lazy afternoon, laying down under a tree and having a small picnic.

Question 2

What does Champs Elysées mean?

Accepted Answer

The name Champs Elysées translates to Elysian Fields. In Greek mythology, the names mean paradise for the dead heroes. So Champs Elysées refers to the avenue as heaven on earth.

Question 3

How long does it take to walk the Champs Elysees?

Accepted Answer

Depending upon how leisurely you prefer to walk, it takes about somewhere near 45 minutes to an hour to walk down the avenue. It is also half an hour's walk away from the Eiffel Tower and the Louvre museum. You could reach Champs Elysées from the Louvre museum walking on a straight line for half an hour. It might take more time than expected if you stop on your way to admire the views or click a photograph.

Question 4

Why was Champs Elysees built?

Accepted Answer

Louis XIV commissioned the construction of Champs Elysées to extend the garden of Tuileries Palace and to cover the sewer that ran in the place of the avenue. While Louis XIV commissioned to build the avenue, it was Napoleon who ordered to build the elegant Arc de Triomphe where the avenue ends. The Arc was built to commemorate the victories of Napoleon Bonaparte. The street also hosts the largest military parade in Europe every year on Bastille Day.

Question 5

What are the other activities in Paris that I can book via Thrillophilia?

Accepted Answer

Here are some of the top activities in Paris you can book tickets for via Thrillophilia:Eiffel Tower Dinner Seine River Cruise And Moulin Rouge ShowPicasso National Museum TicketsPantheon Paris TicketPere Lachaise Cemetery TicketsEiffel Tower and Disneyland Paris TicketsLes Invalides TicketsMontparnasse Tower TicketsPetit Train De MontmartreAirport Transfer ParisEiffel Tower Top Floor Tickets