Timeline
16:21
Stop at Ladurée for a macaron and a tea. The patisserie is open from 08:00 to 22:00, so you have plenty of time to secure your sweets before the rush.
17:01
Walk down the Avenue des Champs-Elysées toward the Arc de Triomphe. With your macarons in hand, use the remaining minutes to find a spot facing west. The sun sets toward the WSW, casting a golden glow on the avenue’s facade as it dips below the horizon at 17:21.
17:51
End the evening at Le Cafe des Lettres. It is a 14-minute walk from the avenue and opens at noon. The cobblestoned courtyard is the perfect place to linger over a glass of wine as the city lights come on.
Local tip
Check the route from Ladurée to the viewing spot on the avenue, as specific walking directions are not provided. Le Cafe des Lettres is open Mon-Sat from noon to 23:00, so plan your evening accordingly if visiting on a Sunday.
Check before you go
- Ladurée is open Mo-Su 08:00-22:00.
- Le Cafe des Lettres is open Mon-Sat, noon-23:00.
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