Avenue George V Explained

Avenue George V
Map Type:France Paris
Map Size:265
Arrondissement:8th
Quarter:Élysées, Chaillot
Terminus A:Place de l'Alma, 5
Terminus B:Ave des Champs-Élysées, 99
Length:730m (2,400feet)
Width:40m (130feet)
Completion Date:6 March 1858
Inauguration Label:Denomination
Inauguration Date:14 July 1918

Avenue George V is a street in the 8th arrondissement of Paris. It starts at Place de l'Alma, and ends at No. 99 avenue des Champs-Elysées. It marks the western limit of Paris's "golden triangle" .

Until 14 July 1918, the avenue was called Avenue d'Alma. 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.

The notable Four Seasons Hotel George V is located at 31 Avenue George V, whilst the American Cathedral in Paris is located at number 23.[1] [2] The street is served by several bus routes, and by George V metro station, on line 1 of the Paris Metro.

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Notes and References

  1. fourseasons.com Hotel George V accessed: 11/21/2014
  2. https://amcathparis.com/ americancathedralinparis.com