French farmers have turned the Champs-Elysees avenue in Paris into a huge garden to highlight their financial plight.

Thousands of trees, plants and flowers were brought in, transforming one of the most famous avenues in the world into a green haven.

The green strip stretches over 1.2km (0.8 miles) from the Arc de Triomphe half-way down to the Place de la Concorde.

French farmers want to focus attention on the country's crisis-hit agriculture and the cost of producing food.

The event also serves as a showcase for French farming produce from vineyards to famous breeds.

Preparations for the monumental display started late on Saturday.