Avenue George V
Avenue George V is a street in the 8th arrondissement of Paris.
 Avenue George V with the American Cathedral in Paris in the background | |
  Shown within Paris | |
| Length | 730 m (2,400 ft) |
|---|---|
| Width | 40 m (130 ft) |
| Arrondissement | 8th |
| Quarter | Élysées, Chaillot |
| Coordinates | 48°52′04″N 2°18′04″E |
| From | Place de l'Alma, 5 |
| To | Ave des Champs-Élysées, 99 |
| Construction | |
| Completion | 6 March 1858 |
| Denomination | 14 July 1918 |
Location
Avenue George V starts Place de l'Alma and ends at No. 99 avenue des Champs-Elysées, it marks the western limit of Paris's "golden triangle" (triangle d'or).
History
Until 14 July 1918, the avenue was called Avenue d'Alma.
Name origin
It received its current name in honour of the British monarch George V, who was on the throne at the time, and fought with the Allies during the First World War.
Buildings of note
Closest transport
- Metro - 1, 9
- Bus - 32, 341, 73, 92
References
- fourseasons.com Hotel George V accessed: 11/21/2014
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