Follow the full length of the Champs-Élysées on this two-hour guided walking tour through one of Paris’s most iconic avenues.
Beginning at Place de la Concorde, the largest square in the city, discover its rich history, from the ancient Luxor Obelisk and elegant 19th-century fountains to its role during the French Revolution, when the guillotine once stood here. From the square, take in views of the famous historical axis stretching from the Louvre to the modern Grande Arche of La Défense. Continue along the tree-lined lower section of the avenue, passing the Petit Palais and the Grand Palais, both built for the 1900 World’s Fair. Learn about the Grand Palais and its impressive glass roof, reopened in 2025 after a major restoration.
As the gardens give way to the commercial heart of the Champs-Élysées, discover the avenue’s historic buildings, luxury boutiques and its importance as a venue for major national celebrations, including the Bastille Day military parade and the finish of the Tour de France.
The tour concludes at Place de l’Étoile beneath the Arc de Triomphe. Here, learn about Napoleon’s monument, its sculptural details, the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier and the eternal flame, as well as the twelve avenues radiating from this iconic Parisian landmark.
