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  Champs Élysées

  noun

  a boulevard in Paris, France, noted for its caf és, shops, and theaters.
• Champs-Elysées
  Champs-Elysées

  noun

  a major boulevard in Paris, leading from the Arc de Triomphe: site of the Elysée Palace and government offices

Champs Élysées

American  

[shahn zey-lee-zey] / ʃɑ̃ zeɪ liˈzeɪ /

noun

1. a boulevard in Paris, France, noted for its caf és, shops, and theaters.

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Champs-Elysées British  

/ ʃɑ̃z elize, ʃɒnz eɪˈliːzeɪ /

noun

1. a major boulevard in Paris, leading from the Arc de Triomphe: site of the Elysée Palace and government offices

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Champs Élysées Cultural  

1. A major avenue in Paris famous for the elegance of its cafés and shops. In French it means Elysian Fields.

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ET, Paralympians will traverse the famed Champs Élysées, a stunning avenue in Paris that runs from the Arc de Triomphe to the Place de la Concord.

From Salon ● Aug. 28, 2024

On both occasions, Zambada said, he gave the money to the intermediary, who met with García Luna in a private room at an upscale Mexico City eatery called Champs Élysées.

From Seattle Times ● Feb. 13, 2023

He was arrested by police on Wednesday night as he was heading towards the Champs Élysées in Paris, where several demonstrators had been waiting for him.

From The Guardian ● Jan. 3, 2019

From the Champs Élysées to Avenue Montaigne and along the Rue St.-Honoré, the glossiest and most glamorous shopping streets of central Paris are usually bustling on Saturdays in December.

From New York Times ● Dec. 17, 2018

The Cafés and Concerts in the Champs Élysées recommence to-morrow, and various theatres are re-opening.

From The Insurrection in Paris by Davy (An Englishman)

"It was unthinkable to see another cinema close on the Champs-Elysées," he added, saying that maintaining culture on the famous avenue was an "activist" act.

From Barron's ● Nov. 29, 2025

Footage shared on social media, which has not been verified by the BBC, appeared to show crowds attempting to break into several shops on the Champs-Elysées, including Chanel and Foot Locker.

From BBC ● Jun. 1, 2025

And for a start-the-day jolt to energize the senses without over-priced espresso, try bouncing along the cobblestones of the Champs-Elysées on any crisp morning.

From Seattle Times ● Sep. 27, 2023

France canceled its traditional fireworks over the Champs-Elysées and public parties, while Rome and London scrapped their annual festivities.

From Washington Times ● Dec. 22, 2021

I pose next to a street sign, Champs-Elysées, and then run along the street, the Arc de Triomphe as my destination.

From "The Adoration of Jenna Fox" by Mary E. Pearson