At the word "France", the Champs-Elysees immediately come to mind, of course, immediately after the world-famous Eiffel Tower, which has already become a symbol of France, its business card. But, let the Champs Elysees are remembered and not the first, the second place is also very good. And if you suddenly find yourself in Paris, then admiring the tower and enjoying the Louvre and a stroll through Montmartre , you will undoubtedly go to the Champs Elysees, after all, being in Paris, it's just impossible not to pay attention to them. But let's not only admire, but also try to find more interesting information about the Champs Elysees.
Why is the Champs Elysees so called?
Perhaps this is the first question that every tourist asks himself. Well, it's not surprising, because the name is really unusual, besides, the Russian person always has associations with the prince Elisha and immediately want to know what the French have "stolen" our prince. But in fact, everything is not so simple and "stolen" they are far from ours.
The name of the Champs Elysees was borrowed from ancient Greek mythology. It was there in myths such a place - Elysium - the islands of the blessed. Elysium was inhabited by the righteous and heroes, who received their portion of immortality from the Olympic gods. That is, as you have already understood, Elysium is Paradise. It is from this beautiful word that the name of the Champs-Elysees occurred, so that after visiting there, it is safe to say that I have visited Paradise.
Where are the Champs-Elysees?
Well, and this question, by popularity, perhaps, will be the second. Still, you need to know where to go to get to the desired Champs Elysees. Although there are no problems with how to get to the Champs-Elysees, because every Parisian will be able to tell you the way. But, nevertheless, let's figure out where the Champs-Elysees are located.
Conditionally, we can divide the boulevard into several parts. The park area starts from the Place de la Concorde and ends near the Round Square. After the Round Square, the Champs-Elysees pass into the zone of shops, which ends with the square of the Star. And on the square of the star, the Champs Elysees are crowned with the famous Arc de Triomphe, which has been mentioned many times in many famous novels, and is also depicted in all its glory in pictures. It is near this arch that there are various events, celebrations. So this place can undoubtedly be called the most solemn place in Paris.
In the park on the Champs Elysees you can enjoy fresh air and leisurely walks, but in the so-called shop part of the Champs-Elysées you can arrange a truly royal shopping. In addition to expensive stores of world brands, you can also find here on the Champs Elysees and chic restaurants, including a Russian restaurant with an ambiguous name "Rasputin".
But, of course, the main attraction of the Champs Elysees is undoubtedly the Champs-Elysées - the residence of French presidents. Built this palace was in the XVIII century for the Earl of Evreux. Later, the building was bought by the famous Madame de Pompadour, and after her death, according to the will expressed in will, the palace moved to the King of France Louis XV. But already in 1873 the Elysee Palace became the residence of presidents, which it is in our time.
Champs Elysees in Paris - a place of amazing beauty. This is the abode of luxury and wealth, a historical monument to the past and just a romantic place in the most romantic city in the world. Perhaps, if you hurry, you will still have time to meet this New Year on the Champs Elysees, inhaling the aromas of croissants and love, which impregnate the air of France.
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