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A Walk Down to the Champs Elysses

The Avenue des Champs-Elysees or Champs-Elysees is a famous avenue in Paris. Stretching from the Place the la Concorde to the Place Charles de Gulle it is amongst the most famous streets in Europe. Due to its rent ranging as high as €1.1 million, it is the second most expensive piece of real estate in Europe after Bond Street (London). Termed as the most beautiful avenue of the world, it is visited by numerous tourists from all over the world. The 2km long avenue is part of the Axe historique. The entire stretch is bordered by greenery and by famous buildings. To the north lies the Elysee Palace and in the west side of the Avenue one can find cinemas, cafes, theatres and luxury shops. To honor the victories of Napoleon Bonaparte, the Arc de Triomphe was built just where the Champs-Elysees ends.

 

All the major events are celebrated at the Champs-Elysees, whether it is the New Year’s Eve or the parades on the Independence Day, all is done at this famous Avenue. Various remarkable national events in the past like the Liberation at the end of the Second World War or the victory in the football World Cup 1998 was celebrated here. The last stage of the Tour de France has finished here since 1975.

 

The avenue is also famous for its big retail outlets and upscale shopping. The major space of which is occupied by Zara, Nike, Adidas, the Disney store, Bell air Fashion, Gap, Benetton and Sephora. The Avenue has the biggest Adidas store in the world and hence it marks it place as the prime real estate location in the world.

 

There are good food and drinks outlets from Fouquet’s to McDonald’s too at the Avenue. Apart from that, there are many world class hotels too. Hotel Napoleon and Hotel Chateau Frontenac are the most famous hotels among them. The best time to visit this place is the Christmas Eve when it is decorated by thousands of Christmas light and it becomes a treat to the eyes.

 

People traveling from outside to Paris can board on British Airways Flight or Air France to come to this beautiful city. Further from airport you can take bus or cab to Champs Elysees. You can also reach Avenue des Champs-Elysees by mertro boarding on Charles-de-Gaulle-Etoile, George V or Champs-Elysées Clemenceau.

 

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How to Book Cheap Eurostar Tickets

Now you can book cheap train tickets with Eurostar with some simple steps. All you have to do is keep some simple points in your mind while booking your train tickets. For getting cheap tickets, you must surf the site every now and then for exclusive offers and deals.

Firstly, you should avoid traveling at weekends and especially on national holidays as the ticket prices are much higher on these days compared to regular days. Booking your tickets in advance is one of the best ways to get cheap tickets. By booking your tickets prior to your travel, it helps to get the best deal available along with assured discounts.

Booking Eurostar tickets for a round way trip would cost less in case of booking separate tickets for going and returning. Also the tickets are much cheaper in the non peak hours which in the morning are from 5 am to 7 am and after 7 pm in the night.

Children below the age of 4 years can travel for free with their parents or guardians. If you are booking tickets for a group, you can go for group booking option to avail the discount. You can Know about Eurostar train, its timetable and other special offers on its website.

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Eurostar Travel Classes

Eurostar, the world class rail service which connects London with Paris and Brussels has various classes for travel. The Eurostar can facilitate 766 passsengers on a single journey. There are three classes – Standard, Standard Premier and Business Premier. The passenger benefit from a diverse range of services . There are different facilities provided in all the classes.
In Standard class the minimum check in time is 30 minutes before departure and there is no access to the Business Lounge. One can have access to bar buffet.
In Standard Premier class, the check in time is 30 minutes before departure and besides the bar buffet, there are wide services provided such as free newspapers and magazines, there are power sockets placed at your seat so that you can use laptop or charge mobile phones, a meal and a drink is also served at your seat and there is more legroom alongwith spacious reclining seats.
In Business Premier class, which is the surpreme class of Eurostar train , apart from all the facilities that Standard Premier class provide, it gives a liberty to a passenger to check in 10 minutes before departure and also one can access the Business Lounge.
You should must plan your vacation or travel with Eurostar for the easiest and finest travel in Europe. You can book your tickets and also look out for the Latest Eurostar Deals for better packages and discount.

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The Sacré-Cœur Basilica

The Basilica of the Sacred Heart also known as the Sacré-Cœur Basilica is a famous Roman Catholic church located in Paris, France. The church which is situated at Montmarte, is dedicated to the Sacred Heart of Jesus. The ‘Christ in Majesty’ which is housed in Sacré-Cœur Basilica is the largest mosaic in the world. The church, situated at the top of the hill, is made up of travertine stone which is found in Château-Landon.
There is a beautiful garden with a fountain which is used by the people for meditation purposes. The major attraction in the church is the top of the dome which is open for general public. One can have a glimpse of the whole city of Paris from there. Unfortunately, the use of cameras and camcorders is prohibited.
There is a good transport connectivity to reach here. One can take Metro to Jules Joffrin station from where one can get a bus destined to La Place des Tertes , from where the church is just nearby. One can take metro to Pigalle station too from where they can get bus for Norvins which is close to the Sacré-Cœur.
People travelling from England can prefer the Eurostar Train from London To Paris. The travelers can also check for Latest Eurostar Deals and other exciting offers on the website.

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The great Opéra Garnier

Paris, a dream destination for the tourists worldwide has countless number of destinations which are a must visit for the visitors. One such is the Opéra Garnier also known as The Palais Garnier or Opera de Paris which is considered as a masterpiece of its time. It is a grand opera house which was designed and developed by Charles Garnier and the amazing fact is that it is built in the Neo-Baroque style.

 

The famous building is situated in the 9th arrondissement of Paris. The place got its name in 1989 after choosing Opéra Bastille as their main theatre. It was formally named as Théâtre National de l’Opéra de Paris. The decoration of the Palais is extraordinary as it includes multi colored marbles, statuary and friezes portraying deities of Greek mythology. The design had its influence all over the world. Several buildings all over the world tried to imitate its lavishing structure. The Theatro Municipal do Rio de Janeiro and The Hanoi Opera House in Vietnam are few such examples.

 

Metro station Opera is nearby and many buses like 27, 49, 95 come over here.

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