October 1, 2006
The Champs-Élysées
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This avenue in Paris, France, leads from the Place de la Concorde to the Arc de Triomphe. It is celebrated for its tree-lined beauty, its commodious breadth, the elegance of its cafés, theaters, and shops, and the fountain display at its center. Begun by Louis XIV and completed by Louis XV, it led through open country until the early 19th century. To what does the avenue's name refer?
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