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Paris s most famous street is set to undergo a £225million makeover to turn it into an extraordinary garden .
The Champs-Elysees, which is normally clogged with traffic, will instead become a 1.2-mile stretch of greenery with tunnels of trees, green spaces and pedestrian zones.
Under the plans, the number of cars on the street will be halved and the area around the Eiffel Tower will be turned into a huge park .
Paris s most famous street, the Champs Elysees is set to undergo a £225million makeover to turn it into an extraordinary garden
The iconic road, which is normally clogged with traffic, will instead become a 1.2-mile stretch of greenery
Monumental makeover in Paris: Check here what the Champs-Élysées will look like in 2030 Updated Jan 11, 2021 | 19:50 IST
Originally laid out in 1667 by André le Nôtre, Champs-Élysées is an extension of the Tuileries garden, France is looking into bringing the monument into the 21st century while restoring its glory. Champs-Élysées in Paris, France | Photo Credit: iStock Images
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Architect Philippe Chiambaretta s firm PCA-Stream drew up the makeover plansChamps-Élysées. Work will begin after the 2024 Paris Olympics and be completed by 2030.
Jean-Noël Reinhardt, the committee president said in 2019 that the legendary avenue - Champs-Élysées - has lost its splendour during the last 30 years.
One of the most famous avenues in Paris, the Champs-Élysées, is set for a facelift that will see it transformed into a green, pedestrian-friendly space.
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