Champs-Élysées
Broad and spectacular, the Champs-Elysées is Paris' most famous thoroughfare. Formal gardens, luxury hotels and upscale shops line the avenue, which Parisians use for state funerals and parades celebrating national events.
topHotels
Four Seasons George V
31 avenue George V, Paris 8è
Tel: 33 (0)1 49 52 70 00 Fax: 33 (0)1 49 52 70 10
Reservations Tel: +33 (0) 1 49 52 71 00
Reservations Fax: +33 (0) 1 49 52 71 10
Our preferred hotel, the George V offers excellent service and is great for the whole family.
Shangri-la Hotel
10 Avenue d’Iléna, Paris 16è
Tel: +33 1 53 67 19 98
The first Shangri-la hotel in Europe, housed in the former palace of Prince Roland Bonaparte and beautifully restored to its full 19th-century opulence. 81 rooms and suites, views of the Eiffel Tower and Seine River, close access to the Champs-Elysées and many of the city’s most famous museums.
Plaza Athénée
25 avenue Montaigne, Paris 8è
Tel: +33 (0)1 53 67 66 65 Fax: +33 (0)1 53 67 66 66
Reservations Tel: +33 (0) 1 53 67 66 67
Reservations Fax: +33 (0) 1 53 67 66 76
This legendary hotel has been recently renovated. Kids get the VIP treatment. There are many amenities for your children on arrival and throughout your stay. In addition, the courtyard has a carousel in warm weather, an ice rink in cold.
Hotel Hospes Lancaster
7 rue de Berri, Paris 8è
Tel: +33 1 40 76 40 76
Fax: +33 1 40 76 40 00
A charming, luxurious hideway, located in a 19th-century townhouse just off the Champs-Elysées. 46 rooms and 11 suites, all decorated with antiques – some offer views of the Eiffel Tower and Sacre Couer. The restaurant turns out thematic meals created by Master Chef Michel Troisgros.
Hôtel de Sers
41 Avenue Pierre 1er de Serbie, Paris 8è
Tel: 33(0) 1 53 23 75 75
This children friendly hotel is close to Champs Elysées and offers the charm of a small château.
Hotel Fouquet's Barrière
46 Avenue George V, Paris 8è
Tel: 33(0) 1 40 69 60 00
An authentic Parisian Palace on the Champs Elysées.
Raffles Royal Monceau
Le Royal Monceau - Raffles Paris
37 Avenue Hoche, Paris 8è
Tel:+331 42 99 88 00
Fax:+331 42 99 89 90
paris@raffles.com
Inventive, inspiring and imaginative – the atmosphere at this Paris luxury hotel is enlivened by art and culture.
topMuseums
Grand Palais
3 avenue du General Eisenhower, Paris 8è
+33 (0)1 44 13 17 17
Wed 10am-10pm; Thu-Mon 10am-8pm
Closed Tuesdays
This belle-epoque exhibition hall with its landmark glass roof was built in a blend of Classical and Art Noveau styles. Temporary art exhibits are held in the Galleries.
topMonuments & Squares
L'Arc de Triomphe
Place Charles de Gaulle, Paris 8è
+33 (0)1 55 37 73 77
Apr-Sept 10am-11pm; Oct-Mar 10am-10:30pm
Closed Jan 1, May 1 & 8 (morning), Jul 14 (morning), Nov 11 (morning),
Dec 25
The famous arch at the end of the Champs-Elysées was built by Napoleon after his greatest victory, the Battle of Austerlitz. Surrounded by a ray of 12 avenues, known as L'Etoile (the star), this grand monument is definitely worth driving around.
topShopping
Louis Vuitton
101 avenue des Champs-élysées, Paris 8è
+33 (0)8 10 81 00 10
Mon-Sat 10am-8pm; Sun 11am-1pm, 2-7pm
La Maison Guerlain
68 avenue des Champs-Élysées, Paris 8è
+33 (0)1 45 62 11 21, +33 (0)1 45 62 52 57
You can sample all the Guerlain perfumes here as well as customize your own fragrances and bottle designs.
L'Eclaireur
8 rue Boissy d’Anglas, Paris 8è
+33 (0)1 53 43 03 70
Mon 11am-7pm; Tue-Sat 11a.m–2pm
Clothing
Decour Décoration
9 Rue Copernic, Paris 8è
+33 1 53 65 17 60
Upholstery and bespoke textiles.
topRestaurants & Snacks
Spoon
14 rue de Marignan, Paris 8è
+33 (0)1 40 76 34 44
Mon-Fri 12:15-2:30pm, 7:30-10:30pm
Closed Sat-Sun
Closed Aug, Christmas week
Fouquet's
99 ave des Champs Élysées, Paris 8è
+33 (0)1 47 23 34 18
Daily 12-3pm, 7pm-12:30am
L'Avenue
41 ave Montaigne, Paris 8è
+33 (0)1 40 70 14 91
Daily 8am-2am
Apicius
20 rue d'Artois, Paris 8è
+33 (0)1 43 80 19 66
apicius@relaischateaux.com
Mon-Fri 12-3:30pm, 6:45pm-1am
Closed Sat-Sun
Closed Aug
Maison Blanche
15 avenue Montaigne, Paris 8è
+33 (0)1 47 23 55 99
Mon-Fri 12-1:45pm, 8-10:45pm; Sat-Sun 8-10:45pm
Haute cuisine, good for adults' night out.
Lasserre
17 avenue Franklin-Roosevelt, Paris 8è
+33 (0)1 43 59 53 43
Reservations: lasserre@lasserre.fr
Thu-Fri 12-2pm, 7-10:30pm; Mon-Wed, Sat 7-10:30pm
Closed Sun
Closed Aug
Haute cuisine, good for adults' night out.
Taillevent
15 rue Lamennais, Paris 8è
Reservations: resa@taillevent.com
Lunch 12:15-2 :30pm, Dinner 7:15-10pm
Closed Sat-Sun
Closed Aug
Haute cuisine, good for adults' night out.
Alain Ducasse au Plaza Athénée
8 avenue Montaigne, Paris 8è
+33 (0)1 53 67 65 00
Mon-Wed 7:45-10:15pm; Thu-Fri 12:45-2:15pm, 7:45-10:15pm
Closed Sat-Sun
Closed mid-Jul to mid-Aug, mid-Dec to Dec 31
Haute cuisine, good for adults' night out.
Michel Rostang
20 rue Rennequin, Paris 8è
+33 (0)1 47 63 40 77
Tue-Fri 12:30-2:30pm, 7:30-10:30pm; Mon, Sat 7:30-10:30pm
Closed Sun
Closed 3 weeks in Aug
Reservations required 4-6 weeks in advance
Haute cuisine, good for adults' night out.
Angelina
226 rue de Rivoli, Paris 8è
+33 (0)1 42 96 47 10
Daily 8am-7pm
Best hot chocolate and Mont Blanc
Ladurée
75 avenue des Champs-Élysées, Paris 8è
+33 (0)1 40 75 08 75
Mon-Fri 7:30am-11pm; Sat 8:30am-12am; Sun 8:30am-10pm
Known for their macaroons
Pierre Gagnaire
6 rue Balzac, Paris 8è
Tel: +33 1 58 36 12 50
Reservations essential.
Closed Sat. and 3 weeks in Aug. No lunch Sun.
The namesake chef at this 3-Michelin-starred restaurant creates some of the most imaginative cuisine you’ll taste anywhere
La Pâtisserie des Rêves
111 RUE DE LONGCHAMP, 16è
Tél: +33 (0)1 47 04 00 24
Open Tue-Sun from 8am to 8pm
Closed Monday
Bread & Roses
25, rue Boissy d'Anglas, 8è
Tel: +33 (0) 1 47 42 40 00
Déli-café & bakery