Paris' Champs-Élysées Hosts Giant Picnic for Thousands

Over 4,000 participants enjoyed a free meal on the iconic avenue as part of an effort to rejuvenate its local appeal.

The picnic featured a 216-meter-long tablecloth made from recycled fibers, stretching from the Arc de Triomphe.
Selected via a draw, attendees were treated to gourmet meals from eight partner restaurants.
The event aimed to encourage Parisians to revisit the Champs-Élysées, now dominated by luxury stores.
Organizers provided free picnic baskets filled with delicacies from top Parisian chefs.
This initiative follows other creative events like a mass dictation competition to restore the avenue's charm.