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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
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
Having been denied a sweat-soaked apotheosis on the Champs Élysées, Millar could find that an elegant stroll along the Croisette provides his happy ending.
From The Guardian ● Feb. 3, 2017
With great satisfaction we took possession of the pretty rooms, all white and gold, that overlooked the Rond Point des Champs Élysées.
From Lippincott's Magazine of Popular Literature and Science Volume 15, No. 86, February, 1875 by Various
"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
For the first time, the Paralympics’ opening ceremony will also be held outside of a sports venue and will take place in the capital’s center, on the Champs-Elysées boulevard and Place de la Concorde.
From Seattle Times ● Aug. 28, 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
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