Shopping & Strolling the Champs-Elysees
April 15, 2008 by Mary Jo Manzanares
Filed under European Travel, Shopping, Things to See & Do
If the thought of a fine bag, a decadent pair of heels, or the feel of the fabric of a finely crafted suit makes you swoon, then an afternoon on the Champs-Élysées in Paris may be your definition of heaven.
Avenue des Champs-Élysées is not only one of the most recognized street names in Paris, but in the entire world, and is lined with luxury and specialty shops, theaters, cafes and restaurants. Its name translates to “Elysian Fields” a refererence to the “place of the blessed” in Greek mythology. With the prices you’ll see at most of these shops and …read more
