Can you walk along the Champs-Élysées?

Take a Walk along the World's Most Famous Avenue. A short walk along the Champs-Elysées shows you exactly why it is referred to as “the most beautiful avenue in the world”. Yet, even though the avenue is famed for its attractiveness, there's far more to do than simply marvel at the sights.



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Plan for 90 minutes on an easy-going walk, or several hours if you'd like to take the opportunity to visit the Petit or Grand Palais, shop along the Champs-Elysées, sit in a café, or stop for lunch.

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It's a relatively compact city, so combining your own two feet with low-cost public transportation is the best way of of getting around in Paris. In fact, it's one of the best walking cities in the world, and it also has one of the best public transportation systems.

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the Champs-Elyséss is well known for its expensive boutiques and restaurants; however, there are many quaint, less expensive areas to eat, as well as shop. You can walk it from the Place de la Concorde to the Arc de Triomphe, or you can take the bus for a nice view.

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The Champs-Elysées and other places in Paris The Champs-Elysées is very lively and not too risky, at least during the day. You should still be careful on this large avenue, especially at night because it's so crowded that it is the perfect place for pickpockets.

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Is it worth going up the Arc de Triomphe? It depends. If you want a bird's-eye view of one of the city's most celebrated streets, it's amazing for photos and a lovely panorama of Paris. But if you're short on time — say, you have less than hour in the area — even a short walk around the base is fun.

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