The Paris avenue hosting the large public New Year's Eve gathering associated with the Arc de Triomphe is the Champs-Élysées.
The avenue runs through the 8th arrondissement from the Place de la Concorde toward the Arc de Triomphe. Its broad design, central location, and monumental surroundings have made it a major setting for national ceremonies, celebrations, and public gatherings.
On New Year's Eve, crowds traditionally gather along the avenue to watch the countdown and see the Arc de Triomphe illuminated. In some years, authorities have projected images or animations onto the monument rather than staging a conventional fireworks display there.
The Champs-Élysées is often described as one of the world's most famous avenues. Its name comes from the Elysian Fields of Greek mythology, while its modern urban form developed through major Parisian planning and landscaping projects.