4,000 lucky Parisians were handed picnic baskets packed with treats from top Paris chefs. The French capital’s most famous street, the Champs-Élysées, transformed into a massive picnic blanket on Sunday, as around 4,000 people sat in the sun enjoying an al fresco meal. The lucky picnickers were selected via a draw and provided with free baskets loaded with delicacies from some of Paris' top chefs, including puff pastries and creative sandwiches.
Parisian Yasmina Train said, “I took some pictures, and I sent it to friends, you know, all over the world. You know, look what I'm doing, you know? So. So.
No, I never thought about that. So, it's a dream. A dream coming true.
“ The gathering happened exactly two months before Paris hosts the opening ceremony of the . The food was prepared in eight temporary kitchens set up along the avenue and provided by restaurants along the avenue, which include the famous Fouquet’s - and McDonald’s. A 216m-long tablecloth was laid from the to the intersection of Avenue George V served as the seating area for the event.
The tablecloth had a total surface area of 4,212 square meters and was made in from 100% recycled fibres. This is not the first transformation of the iconic street by organisers, the Champs-Élysées Committee. They have turned the avenue into a giant movie theatre and in 2023 nearly 5,000 people gathered for the world's largest dictation event.
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