9 Classic French Songs Everyone Should Know

8. Champs-Élysées (Joe Dassin)

“Champs-Élysées” by Joe Dassin is the ultimate feel-good anthem about strolling down the most famous street in Paris. Released in 1969, this song captures the joy of wandering along the Champs-Élysées, whether you’re people-watching, window shopping, or just soaking in the magic of the city. For French people, this song is a love letter to Paris, a tune that never gets old.