Take out the cutlery! On Sunday May 26, the Avenue des Champs-Élysées will be transformed into a giant table to host what organizers hope will be the biggest gastronomic picnic of the year. Thus, nearly 4,000 people are invited, after registration and a draw, to meet for a friendly moment between the Arc de Triomphe and the intersection of Avenue George V.
As specified in a publication . The packed lunches will be distributed free of charge to all participants and will be prepared on site with the support of the Avenue’s restaurateurs, to provide you with a warm and friendly moment which will take place over two services (11:45 a.m. and 1:30 p.m.).
A 216 m tablecloth made in France
The route of this pedestrian Sunday will be punctuated by real experiences: “At each restaurant space, a design, musical and taste atmosphere as well as numerous activities”, describes the City of Paris on its website.
The most iconic avenue in Paris will be covered for the occasion with a Vichy tablecloth with gigantic tiles: 216 m long for a total surface area of 4,212 m2, historic and unprecedented if we refer to the official Guinness record . Made in France from a fabric made from 100% recycled fibers, it will be deployed precisely from rue Arsène Houssaye to avenue George V. Each red and white square, measuring 9 m2, will be able to accommodate a group of six people.
The opportunity may be to set a new record on the Champs-Élysées. In 2023, the avenue had already hosted that of the largest dictation. To be able to participate in the giant picnic, simply register on the event website to participate in a draw. Up to six people from the same family or group of friends can be selected. The results will be given in May.
