Champs-Élysées walking tour: explore Paris on foot

The Champs-Élysées runs for nearly 2 kilometres, offering one of the most impressive perspectives in Paris.
Starting at Place de la Concorde, the avenue gradually rises toward Place Charles-de-Gaulle, where the Arc de Triomphe stands. Along the way, the walk reveals two distinct atmospheres:

The lower section (Concorde → Rond-Point): quieter and lined with gardens, perfect for a peaceful stroll.

The upper section (Rond-Point → Arc de Triomphe): lively and vibrant, with flagship stores, cafés, theatres and luxury brands.

The Champs-Élysées are surrounded by the Golden Triangle, with the avenues Montaigne and George-V, and host emblematic monuments such as the Grand Palais and the Petit Palais. 

The Élysées gardens, often less crowded, offer a refreshing detour.
Several metro stations serve the avenue: George-V, Franklin-D.-Roosevelt, Concorde and Charles-de-Gaulle-Étoile.

• Length: nearly 2 kilometres
• Pedestrian first Sunday of each month
• Metro stations: George-V, Franklin-D.-Roosevelt, Concorde, Charles-de-Gaulle-Étoile