Arc de Triomphe, Paris

Arc de Triomphe is a National Monument of France.

Description

A unique view of the Champs Élysées, the world’s most beautiful avenue. The Arc de triomphe was begun in 1806, on the orders of Napoleon I to honour the victories of his Grande Armée. Modelled on the great arches of Antiquity, the monument combines the commemorative with the symbolic and it has always played a major role in the national republican consciousness. Every evening, the flame is lit on the tomb of the Unknown Soldier from the Great War. A new exhibition space narrates the history of the Arc de triomphe and explains its symbolic national and international importance. The terrace provides superb views both day and night across the city and its great sweeping avenues.

Address & Contact

Arc de Triomphe Place Charles-de-Gaulle 75008 Paris

tél. : (33) (0)1 55 37 73 77 fax : (33) (0)1 44 95 02 13

Prices

Adults: 9€ Concessions: 5,50€

Opening times

April 1to September 30: from 10a.m. to 11p.m. October 1 to March 30: from 10a.m. to 10.30p.m. Last entry 30 minutes before closing time.

Other dates closed

Closed on January 1, May 1, May 8 morning, July 14 morning, November 11 morning and December 25.

More Information

• See Paris for more local information
• See Places to visit near Arc de Triomphe for other places to visit nearby
• See Arc de Triomphe on the National Monuments website.

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