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The Champs-Elysées (pronounced /ʃɑ̃zelize/ audio (help·info) literally the "Elysian fields") is a broad avenue in the French capital Paris. Its full name is actually 'Avenue des Champs Elysées'. With its cinemas, cafés, and luxury specialty shops, the Champs-Elysées is one of the most famous streets in the world. The name refers to the Elysian Fields, the place of the blessed in Greek mythology (i.e. heaven). The Champs-Elysées is also named "la plus belle avenue du monde" or "the most beautiful avenue in the world" in French. more
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