The Place Charles-de-Gaulle is the capital's most famous square, the site of ceremonies and commemorations such as the November 11 ceremony, as well as the site of the legendary Arc de Triomphe. As part of the renovation of the Champs-Élysées, a major project is about to get underway. The project is to be carried out in two phases, the first of which aims to renovate and green the world's most beautiful avenue between now and the Paris Olympic and Paralympic Games.
The Place Charles-de-Gaulle - from which twelve avenues with Napoleonic names emerge - is to be renovated, with work due to start in mid-November 2023 and be completed by the end of March 2024, if all goes to plan.
But what does the work on the Place Charles-de-Gaulle involve? A press release from the City of Paris states that the work will repair the sidewalks and benches around the square. A " traffic calming measure in the central ring to benefit pedestrians " is also announced, including the installation of " limestone bollards " on the pavement. The peripheral sidewalks and the central ring of Place Charles-de-Gaulle are therefore directly concerned by these works.
This major worksite is not without consequences, and certain impacts have already been announced by the City of Paris, which is planning four phases of work:
However, the City of Paris wishes to point out that, throughout the duration of the works, access for emergency and service vehicles will be maintained. Bus traffic will also be maintained, albeit with an " adaptation of bus stop locations ". Subway exits and the pedestrian tunnel will also be maintained, as will pedestrian traffic, which will be protected.
