Why visit / Interesting facts:
- Breathtaking views of Paris
- Magnificent historical monument
Time required: 45 minutes
Phone: +33 1 55 37 73 77
Web site: http://arc-de-triomphe.m...
Opening hours:
| Time period | Opening hours |
|---|---|
| April 1 - September 30: | 10am - 11:00pm |
| October 1 - March 31: | 10am - 10:30pm |
| Jan 1, May 1, May 8 (morning), July 14 (morning), Nov 11 (morning) and Dec 25: | Closed |
Admission:
| Ticket type | Charge |
|---|---|
| General: | 9 € |
| Reduced: | 5.5 € |
| Under 25: | Free |
| Disabled, Unemployed : | Free |
Public transport:
- Metro Line 2: Charles de Gaulle Étoile station
- Metro Line 6: Charles de Gaulle Étoile station
- Metro Line 1: Charles de Gaulle Étoile station
Address: Place Charles-de-Gaulle, 75008 Paris
Photos: (see more photos)
Photo: Lukke
Things you need to know:
- Arc de Triomphe is the world's largest triumphal arch
- It was commissioned by Napoleon in 1806 and completed in 1836
- It commemorates the victories of Napoleon's army
- Names of his generals are engraved in the arch; the underlined ones died in battles
- In the center burns the eternal flame on the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, a World War I victim buried on 11 November 1920
- Napoleon's funeral procession passed under the arch; since then it is a focal point of state funerals
- This is the central arch of 3 arches that form the 8 km-long (5 mile) Grand Axe (Great Axis) that connects Louvre with La Défense
What to do there:
- Take the underpass to access the arch. Never attempt to cross the chaotic and dangerous roundabout from the Champs Elysées!
- Climb the steps to the top of the Arch
- On the way up do not miss the small museum presenting the history of the monument
- Enjoy the sublime view of the 12 avenues starting from the arch
Tips & Insights:
- The ticket office is located underground
