Pedestrian Champs-Élysées: the world’s most beautiful avenue becomes car-free this Sunday, August 2, 2026

Pedestrian-only Champs-Élysées is a Sunday once a month all year round. It’s a chance to discover the world’s most beautiful avenue in a different light and to snap a selfie in front of the Arc de Triomphe without cars spoiling the view. Next gathering is this Sunday, August 2, 2026.

Champs-Élysées without cars (pedestrians, therefore), is that possible? Yes, it’s what the Paris city hall offers on one Sunday a month throughout the year, usually the first. An opportunity for Parisians, both one-day visitors and lifelong residents, to stroll freely along the world’s most beautiful avenue in the absence of traffic. Want to take advantage of this must-do stroll on the Parisian calendar? Next gathering this Sunday, August 2, 2026 until 6 p.m.![/visible] Next gathering this Sunday, September 6, 2026

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...

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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