![]() I found out that their concierge is a Golden Keys awarded concierge that knows Paris like you have never seen this before and has done unbelievable things for me and my spouse during our stay. A lot of staff to take care of its customers that are efficient, professional and friendly. First of all, as soon as I entered this impressive building I felt that I truely arrived in a 4 star hotel. ![]() I have slept there this year and I was fully satisfied with this hotel. You mentioned Hotel Chateau Frontenac and I agree that this is a great choice. But to be concrete, one can take the metro (subway) to Charles-de-Gaulle-Etoile, George V or Champs-Elysées Clemenceau. It may be pointless to describe how to reach the Champs-Elysées, since to be here is to be in Paris. This is where the Parisians come to for their national celebrations and national parades, such as those on Bastille Day, are held here. Or if you are one of the millions of people who enjoy the Tour de France, the Champs-Elysées is a great place to be when the cyclists finish their gruelling race on this great avenue.Īlthough the Champs-Elysées tends to be rather touristy these days, it still holds a special place in the heart of the French. A really beautiful time to be here is during the Christmas period when the whole stretch of the Champs-Elysées is decorated with thousands of Christmas lights. The results help to maintain the avenue’s reputation as “la plus belle avenue du monde” (“the most beautiful avenue in the world”). Even the streetlamps have been refurbished. The latest, completed in 1993, widened the sidewalks to allow for greater foot traffic. Not only the hotels, but the avenue itself has enjoyed several upgrades over the years. Even for those who can’t afford to stay, the lobbies make for a delightful (if discreet), visit. Whether interested in the Hotel Napoleon, termed ‘the place’ by Errol Flynn, or the Hotel Chateau Frontenac, or one of the dozen others all have been excellently maintained over the years. Through them the Champs-Elysées maintains the reputation for fashion it has enjoyed since the mid-1800s.Īlong with the designer stores there are several first class hotels on the Champs-Elysées. There are dozens of shops – everything from the Gap, Zara or the Disney Store to luxury brand boutiques. But there is also the opportunity to sit at one of the many outdoor cafés and simply watch the parade of people while enjoying a cup of coffee. ![]() Overflowing with neoclassical carvings and statuary, they both deserve a look.įood and drink along the avenue runs the spectrum from Fouquet’s, an upscale bar and restaurant, to MacDonald’s. ![]() Champs-Elysées from Place de la ConcordeAbove the greenery rise two large buildings, the Petit Palais (which is anything but small) and the Grand Palais. ![]()
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