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Champs-Élysées
Read a short passage about a well-known street in Paris with many shops, cafes, and theaters.
The Champs-Élysées is a famous street in Paris, France. It is very well-known around the world. The street is about 1.9 kilometers long. It goes from the Arc de Triomphe to the Place de la Concorde. Many people visit the Champs-Élysées every year.
The Champs-Élysées is very pretty. It has many trees, shops, cafes, and theaters. People like to walk along the street and enjoy the view. There are many famous stores on the Champs-Élysées. Some stores sell clothes, perfumes, and other luxury items. Tourists love to shop here.
At one end of the Champs-Élysées is the Arc de Triomphe. This is a famous monument. It was built to honor soldiers who fought and died for France. The monument is very big. People can go to the top of the Arc de Triomphe and see a great view of Paris.
At the other end of the Champs-Élysées is the Place de la Concorde. This is a large square. It has a big fountain and an ancient Egyptian obelisk. The obelisk is over 3,000 years old. Egypt gave it to France as a gift.
Many important events happen on the Champs-Élysées. Every year on July 14, there is a big parade for Bastille Day. This is a national holiday in France. The parade is very colorful and exciting. Many people come to watch it.
Another important event is the finish of the Tour de France. This is a famous bicycle race. The last part of the race happens on the Champs-Élysées. Many people come to see the cyclists and cheer for them.
Fun fact : The name "Champs-Élysées" means "Elysian Fields." In Greek stories, this was a special place where heroes went after they died. Today, people think of the Champs-Élysées as a special place for shopping and walking.
Table Of Contents
CH 1 - Champs-Élysées
CH 2 - Wall Street
CH 3 - Lombard Street
CH 4 - Hollywood Boulevard
CH 5 - La Rambla
CH 6 - Abbey Road
CH 7 - Bourbon Street
CH 8 - Orchard Road
CH 9 - Broadway
CH 10 - Royal Mile
CH 11 - Santa Monica Boulevard
CH 12 - Via Dolorosa
CH 13 - Las Vegas Strip
CH 14 - Caminito
CH 15 - Nanjing Road
CH 16 - Sunset Boulevard
CH 17 - Beale Street
CH 18 - Ginza
CH 19 - Kurfürstendamm
CH 20 - Gion