The Champs-Elysées was originally fields and market gardens, until 1616, when Marie de’ Medici decided to extend the garden axis of the Palais des Tuileries with an avenue of trees.

By the late 1700s, the Champs-Elysées had become a fashionable avenue.

The Champs-Elysées itself became city property in 1828, and footpaths, fountains, and gas lighting were added. Over the years, the avenue has undergone numerous transitions, most recently in 1994, when the sidewalks were widened.

Today, the avenue is one of the most famous streets for shopping in the world. Benetton, the Disney Store, Nike, Zara, continental Europe’s largest Gap and Virgin Megastore, Sephora, Louis Vuitton and Adidas occupy major spaces. Traditionally home of luxury brands, the Champs Elysées confirms its world class appeal as a prime real estate location.

INGREDIENTS
2 oz Brandy
1/2 oz Chartreuse (yellow)
1/4 oz Lemon Juice
1/2 tsp Superfine Sugar
2 dashes Bitters
Glass : Cocktail Glass

PREPARATION
Shake all ingredients in a cocktail shaker with ice and strain into a chilled cocktail glass.