Before you get to Champs-Elysees, don't drink too much water. It is extremely difficult to find a public toilet along the entire street. You can give cafes and restaurants a try but be prepared to be turned away if you're not a paying customer. There is one set (male and female) of toilets located at either 86 or 88 (one of the buildings along the street, cant' remember which one it was but you can ask the shops and they'll direct you to it) and it's €1 per use and the line is horridly long. Other than this, the walk along Champs-Elysees is quite an experience, especially when you come face to face with the Arc de Triomphe! Even though you may not been keen on the high-end stores that line the street, this place is a must visit when you're in Paris!

We did not go in to any stores, nor did we attempt to do so. The only reason we were here was really to see the Arc de Triomphe and, as it turned out, to eat some very overpriced pizza. The limited time we were on the street, it was very crowded. This is to be expected in touristy areas in Paris, no doubt. The Arc de Triomphe, which we at the last minute opted to go up in, was worth waiting for and was the best part of avenue des Champs Elysees. We had skip the line passes with our Paris Pass, and my teenage daughters and I enjoyed the Arc. It was a nice surprise and totally worth walking to the top. The view of the city from the top of the Arc was spectacular. I would, personally, save the shopping experience for the Marais or another shopping district.

We walked up from the opposite end of road from the Arc de Triomphe and it was an amazing sight to behold. There are so many shops to explore - the only issue we had was finding toilets. We eventually found some within a small shopping area inside but they charged us €2 each (including changing a nappy!) other than this loved shopping down here.

It seem a waste of time to walk down this street if you were not interested in expensive things. Surprisingly, there is a lot of things to absorb. We spent an afternoon walked from The Arc, through the placid de Concord, the Jardin des Tuileries, to the front of the Louvre museum. We did stop at McDonald and the Renault Store for breaks.

Unfortunately, it was raining the day we were walking around this area so we found it to be just another large shopping area. We did stop for a delicious lunch at an open air cafe and it was great for people watching. Wear comfy shoes....so many women were wearing their high heels and you could see they wished they were in comfy's instead.

This is the street to visit if you’re a high end shopper or just want to see the sights. Plenty of shops and restaurants to enjoy. There are also some affordable stores on the strip after H&M sued the city to open a store and won.

Champs Elysees is for sure the most famous street in Paris. It streches from the Triumph Arch down to Place Concorde. Along the way there're many famous and historic shops and restaurants. The avenue is crowded from early morning till late night. At night it receives a special look when all lit, and by far the best one is around Christmas, all decorated, when we visited this time. Due to high popularity and history, cafes and restaurants here are extremely expensive, so choose another place for dining and shopping which Paris has plenty of. TIP: best view of entire Champs is from the top of Arc de Triumphe.

Undoubtedly the most famous avenue in Paris, this nearly 2 km stretch from Arc de Triomphe to the Place de la Concorde, lined by serene parks and exclusive shops and department stores, is a must-stroll whenever you’re in Paris. With all the exclusive retailers that you can think of setting up their flagship stores here, it is no surprised that this street is also one of the most expensive address in the world. If walking is a challenge and the crowds spook you, then hopping onto the Big Bus is also a viable way of appreciating the grandeur of this avenue. And remember to tune up Joe Dassin’s Les Champs-Elysees on your Spotify to create the vibe of this world famous avenue.

Walking towards the Arc de Triumph along the boulevard on a cold winter noon was a great feeling. Napoleon has build those wide boulevards and you are not feeling pushed by the buildings around. Take an hour to walk it up and down and have your break at the Arc. Bon voyage!

If this street was kept cleaner and more had less common shops and more fancy boutiques, it would live up to it's reputation a bit more. However as it is, it carries a sense of charm and being within sight of the Arc de Triomphe it is very dignified. The avenue was quite crowded in the evening and there was a lot of cigarette smoke around. Overall, this is a street with a picturesque view and still carries some class and elegance.