The
Place Charles de Gaulle, , historically known as the
Place de l'Étoile , is a large
road junction in
Paris,
France, the meeting point of twelve straight avenues (hence its historic name, which translates as "Square of the Star") including the
Champs-Élysées. It was renamed in 1970 following the death of General and President
Charles de Gaulle. It is still often referred to by its original name, and the nearby metro station retains the designation
Charles de Gaulle – Étoile.