Monday, November 13, 2006

Elysées

Les Champs-Élysées (literally "Elysian fields") is a famous avenue in Paris, nicknamed La plus belle avenue du monde ("The most beautiful avenue in the world"), that runs from Place de la Concorde (with its obelisk) to Place Charles de Gaulle (where the Arc de triomphe is located). It is famous for its cinemas, luxury shops and cafes.

Not far from it is the the Palais de l'Élysée ("Elysian palace"), also simply called l'Elysée, which is the official residence of the president of France.


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