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From the Tour Eiffel to the Arc de Triomphe

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The world-famous avenue des Champs-Élysées is beautifully framed by the majestic Arc de Triomphe at one end and palatial Belle Époque museums at the other, an impressive setting for an otherwise bland offering of international chains, fast food, and pricey cafés. But what it lacks in character it makes up for in glamour in the luxurious couture houses, palace hotels, and jetsetting club scene found just off the Champs-Élysées along the avenues George V and Montaigne. The area between Alma-Marceau and Trocadéro is thick with impressive architectural monuments and renowned museums such as the Musée Guimet of Asian arts and the avant-garde Palais de Tokyo, but otherwise offers little in the way of shopping, dining, and nightlife. Just across the Seine, the Tour Eiffel lords it over southwest Paris.

At a Glance

RESTAURANTS

1. Champs-Élysées
Take a stroll along the most famous avenue in the world.
2. Musée Guimet
Marvel at the variety and depth of this stunning collection of Asian art.
3. Palais de Chaillot
This statue-lined plaza has a phenomenal view of the Tour Eiffel and the Trocadero.
4. Tour Eiffel
See the ultimate symbol of Paris close up.
Bateaux Mouches
A boat tour along the Seine is a trip through the lifeblood of the city.