Paris is such a wonderful and exciting place to take Children. It is so rich historically that you and your family can combine a relaxing holiday with attractions that will keep your children entertained all day. Going away with family needs military organisation and lots of planning ahead to avoid any unnecessary stress. You are on holiday after all. Champs Elysées Paris is an exclusive Avenue which is home to cinemas, café’s and high end shops. Look out for the horse-chesnut tree’s which guard this world famous avenue. This prosperous stretch of land which runs for approximately 2 kilometres is in the top 3 more expensive piece of real estate in Europe. Only topped by London’s Bond street. Here are four must visit family attractions near the Champs Elysées, Paris which will keep you and your loved ones entertained. La grande roue de la Concorde From mid-November to he end of February, you can treat your kids to a unique experience when boarding the Ferris wheel of the Concorde. Thrill and delight guaranteed! Admire the capital from 65 meters high and enjoy a unique view of the Champs Elysees and the Tuileries to the Louvre. The Gourmet Chocolate Museum Children love Chocolate and so ...

When Yves Saint Laurent died in 2008, the fashion world mourned. Now many devotees make the journey to the Pierre Bergé - YSL Foundation in memory of the late genius of haute couture. The foundation is located in the designer’s old atelier. When it shut upon his retirement in 2002, Yves Saint Laurent, together with his business and romantic partner Pierre Bergé, decided to convert it into a foundation-museum dedicated to his life, work and the way he revolutionized the way women dress. More than 5,000 pieces of apparel are stored here, many of which have been donated from his long-standing clients, such as the French acting legend Catherine Deneuve and Loulou de la Falaise, his long-time muse. They are kept on the upper floors in museum-like conditions which involves careful monitoring of hygrometric (or atmospheric humidity) levels and acid-resistant archive containers; all designed to keep these artifacts of high fashion for prosperity. The pieces are rotated twice yearly, and other objects on display include numerous sketches, videos of his shows, press clippings and books. There are also collections of photographs and paintings that were inspired by Yves Saint Laurent’s collections, which were themselves often influenced by traditional forms ...

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All you ever wanted to know about the Champs Elysées! The Champs-Elysées, is for the French "La plus belle avenue du monde". It starts from the Place de la Concorde and runs up to the Arc de Triomphe in Paris. In French they call it “Les Champs” and it’s the most fashionable and luxurious area in Paris. This is where some of the most significant events of the year are held: New Year’s Eve gathering, 14th July military parade and the arrival of the Tour de France cycling race. The Champs-Elysées is at the center of Parisian life and the walk from the "Champs-Elysées Clemenceau" to the "Etoile Charles de Gaulle" metro stations is a perfect introduction to the city. Here you can find people from all over the world in shops, theaters and in restaurants. The Champs-Elysées are 2 Km long and 80 meters wide. At the top of Champs-Elysées is The Arc de Triomphe, which was completed in 1836. This arc is a memorial of the soldiers killed in World War I and there is one permanently burning flame in the memory of those killed in the war. The season of Christmas starting from December and up to January with ...