This Sunday, October 11, due to a sporting event, traffic restrictions are in place from 8.20 am to 3.00 pm along the banks of the Seine. Access to the Invalides, Musée d’Orsay, Louvre and Concorde stations will be affected. Please check with the Police Headquarters and plan your journeys in advance.
Place de la Concorde Station
A Paris Wonderland
Place de la Concorde features an imposing obelisk given to France by Egypt and it's the perfect place to start if you don’t want to miss a thing on the Champs-Élysées. A legendary place that overwhelms the senses, take a stroll and soak in all the splendor Paris has to offer.
Monuments and Museums
The stone sentinel towering over the top of the Champs-Élysées. Napoleon I commissioned the Arc de Triomphe to honor the French Army’s victories. At its feet, the flame flickers eternally at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in memory of all veterans.
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The Grand Palais lies between the Palais de la Découverte science museum and the city's Petit Palais fine arts museum. This is where the greatest artists exhibit their work. Its majestic glass roof is itself a masterpiece of Industrial Era glass and steel construction.
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Here you will find an exact replica of the torch on the Statue of Liberty created by French sculptor Bartholdi. “La Flamme” became a gathering place and memorial to Princess Diana after she died in a car accident in the tunnel below.
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Shopping Excursions
“The most beautiful avenue in the world” needs no introduction. An icon in the same league as the Eiffel Tower, this breathtaking thoroughfare stretches from Place de la Concorde to the Arc de Triomphe. Your visit will leave you starry-eyed and humming a classic French tune.
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Luxury brands abound on this major thoroughfare showcasing their wares in sumptuous window displays. The great Plaza Athénée Hotel offers an equally sumptuous setting to enjoy. An ideal location to stop for a cup of tea or a cocktail.
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Stretching from Place de la Concorde to the Madeleine Church, rue Royale is a hub for elite luxury brands like Chanel, Dior, Gucci and Cerruti — not to mention the legendary Maxim’s Restaurant.
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Paris hot spots
What could be more Parisian than seeing a show at the city’s most legendary cabaret theater? The fully renovated Lido de Paris has mastered the art of turning a dinner show into a breathtaking experience.
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Who knew Italy was just steps away from the Champs Élysées? Choose from a huge array of delectable homemade pastas, pizzas, salads and risotto dishes. And this restaurant is extra special because everything is cooked right before your eyes.
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