The illuminations of the Champs-Élysées in Paris await you from November 24, 2024. For the launch, the Champs-Elysées will be reserved for pedestrians who will then be able to admire the kick-off in the company of Tony Estanguet marking the arrival of the end-of-year holiday spirit on the most beautiful avenue in the world.
While Noël approach, the fir trees et illuminations are making their comeback and Champs-Élysées don't miss the call! The most beautiful avenue in the world sparks again with a thousand lights from November 24, 2024. This marks the return of the magic of the holidays to Paris!
During theinauguration of the illuminationswhich will therefore take place this year on Sunday November 24, 2024. Generally this kick-off is carried out in the presence of one or more celebrities acting as godfather or godmother as well as the mayors of Paris and the 8th district. We were thus able to attend this launch in the company of Karl Lagerfeld, Lili-Rose Depp and Gilles Lellouche. After an enthusiastic countdown, they press a button together and immediately we see the most beautiful avenue in the world adorned with its luminous garments. This year, the kick-off is given by Tony Estanguet, president of Paris 2024.
For the occasion, the Champs Elysées will be pedestrianized and usually the general public can follow this launch through large broadcast screens. And so, Parisians and passing tourists discover the lights which will illuminate the Avenue des Champs-Elysées this winter. Ahead of the launch, from 4 p.m., the Band'à Léo, a large Landes fanfare travels along this historic axis before giving way to a DJ set from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Then, the fanfare will return to the stage before the arrival of Tony Estanguet for the launch. Once the Champs Elysées are lit up, the singer Santa will give a concert before a DJ set takes over again. As a bonus this year, not far from the Arc de Triomphe, a giant and reusable tree 13.5 meters high can be admired.
These illuminations generally continue until the end of the first week of January and the illuminations last throughout the evening until midnight with the exception of the evenings of December 24 and 31 when the Champs-Elysées shine brightly. at night.
The 2023 Champs-Élysées illuminations in video:
Concerning the installation, these have recently been put in place by Blachère Illuminationsa company that follows an eco-responsible approach, the lighting devices can be used from three to five seasons. A total of 400 trees must be covered with garlands, the composition of which must take the form of a glass balloon.
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