Next Chapter >Just after New Year 2020 – in much simpler pre-COVID restriction times – I found myself in Paris for a few days, with little more to do than enjoy some wine and croissants. It was my second time in the French capital, and from my previous visit I remembered the experience Champs-Elysees offers to a car enthusiast.
No, I’m not talking about the Arc de Triumph roundabout traffic; I’m referring to all the new car dealerships.
Most of the showrooms situated in this historic part of Paris really know how to lure visitors. They have prototypes and historic models on display, and put together pop-up museums and other interactive experiences. On my last trip, Renault and Citroën impressed, but this around the latter disappointed me. It turns out that Citroën has abandoned their flagship showroom, and their quirky building just sits empty.