It would be amusing to be able to contemplate the spectacle of the Champs Elysées returning to its original state. The cynical magician with this power would see elegant Chanel suits, red Louboutin soles, real rare animal furs, branded tracksuits and fake Louis Vuitton clutches wading through a swamp as surprised as they were embarrassed.
Yes, before it became'the most beautiful avenue in the world', the Champs Elysées was nothing more than an uninhabited swamp. In other words, if you wanted to make a great property deal, you would have had to invest a few coins in Marie de Médicis ' time by buying a plot of land before she had the idea of building a long avenue lined with elms and lime trees.