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+ | The '''Champs-Élysées''' (or '''Avenue des Champs-Élysées''') was a historic thoroughfare through the city of [[Paris]] on [[Earth]]. It was created by [[Marie de Medici]] in the [[17th century]], and named for the Elysian Fields of [[Greek]] mythology. Many landmark buildings and structures line the Champs-Élysées, including the [[Palais de la Concorde]], the seat of government for the [[United Federation of Planets]]. ({{n|TNG|A Time to Kill}}) |
Numerous parades have been held down the Champs-Élysées, and the [[Tour de France]] was run along there into the [[24th century]]. ({{n|ST|Articles of the Federation}}) |
Numerous parades have been held down the Champs-Élysées, and the [[Tour de France]] was run along there into the [[24th century]]. ({{n|ST|Articles of the Federation}}) |
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Revision as of 19:55, 7 February 2009
The Champs-Élysées (or Avenue des Champs-Élysées) was a historic thoroughfare through the city of Paris on Earth. It was created by Marie de Medici in the 17th century, and named for the Elysian Fields of Greek mythology. Many landmark buildings and structures line the Champs-Élysées, including the Palais de la Concorde, the seat of government for the United Federation of Planets. (TNG novel: A Time to Kill)
Numerous parades have been held down the Champs-Élysées, and the Tour de France was run along there into the 24th century. (ST novel: Articles of the Federation)
Buildings and landmarks
- Arc de Triomphe
- Batiment Vingt-Troisieme Siecle
- Louvre
- Place de Cochrane
External link
- Champs-Élysées article at Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia.