Pedestrianized Champs-Élysées: the world's most beautiful avenue car-free this Sunday for Lunar New Year

The Champs-Élysées without cars (pedestrians only) — is it possible? Yes, the city of Paris makes it happen once a month, all year round, usually on the first Sunday. It’s a rare chance for Parisians and visitors alike to stroll freely along the world's most beautiful avenue, free of traffic. Want to take advantage of this iconic Parisian event? The next opportunity is Sunday, February 1, 2026, coinciding with the Lunar New Year! 

The 2026 Chinese New Year parade along the Champs-Élysées featuring robots — what to expect
The Chinese New Year parade is making a grand return to the Champs-Élysées on Sunday, February 1, 2026. This year, to mark the Year of the Fire Horse, an exciting surprise awaits: robots will join the traditional procession alongside nine dragons and fifteen lions! Over 600 performers are set to take part in what promises to be the most spectacular parade yet. [Read more]

As a reminder, with "Paris Respire", Paris City Hall hopes to reduce fine particle emissions. And since October 2018, the car-free perimeter has been extended to the 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 4th arrondissements of Paris, allowing pedestrians to fully enjoy the center of the capital.

The anti-pollution plan has therefore continued to gain momentum, resulting in traffic restrictions for older cars and trucks since July 2017.

Note that on this occasion, some people take the opportunity to promote green tourism, paving the way for many good deals. Photo shoots in the middle of the most beautiful avenue in the world, breathtaking photos from the top of the Arc de Triomphe, picnics in the middle of the avenue...

• To be read
• Pedestrianized Paris City Center: No Car-Free Day in the First Four Districts Throughout January
• What to do this weekend in Paris and Île-de-France from January 30 to February 1, 2026
• Free Museums and Landmarks: Top Spots to Visit this Sunday, February 1st, in Paris and Île-de-France

It's an opportunity to discover new places to go out and stroll along the world's most beautiful avenue, without a car and breathing healthier air! Want to find out what's waiting for you in the area? We'll show you where to go out on the Champs Élysées, with cultural , shopping and gourmet tips .

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