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Arc de Triomphe

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About

Arc de Triomphe is a Paris monument at the centre of Place Charles de Gaulle, where the Champs-Élysées meets twelve avenues.

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Why go

  • François Rude’s La Marseillaise relief on the eastern façade.
  • Four sculptural groups at the base: the Triumph of 1810, Resistance of 1814, Peace of 1815 and La Marseillaise.
  • The Tomb of the Unknown Soldier and its eternal flame beneath the vault.
  • The rooftop terrace, with views over western Paris.
  • The museum hall’s Arc models and interactive exhibits about its history and construction.

Opening hours

Today10:00 – 22:30Show all
Monday10:00 – 22:30
Tuesday11:00 – 22:30
Wednesday10:00 – 22:30
Thursday10:00 – 22:30
Friday10:00 – 22:30
Saturday10:00 – 22:30
Sunday10:00 – 22:30

About the work

Artist
François Rude
Work
The Departure of the Volunteers of 1792, also called La Marseillaise

Interesting facts5

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  1. Thirty shields above the soldiers’ frieze bear names of major French victories in the Revolutionary and Napoleonic wars.

    Arc de Triomphe - Wikipedia

  2. Figures by James Pradier decorate the great arches’ spandrels, and sculpted roses adorn the ceilings.

    Arc de Triomphe - Wikipedia

  3. Its design drew inspiration from Rome’s Arch of Titus.

    Arc de Triomphe - Wikipedia
  4. 49.54 metres

    The monument measures 49.54 metres high, 44.82 metres wide and 22.21 metres deep.

    Arc de Triomphe de l’Étoile - Wikipedia
  5. 660 military

    The inner walls list 660 military figures; underlined names mark those who died in battle.

    Arc de Triomphe - Wikipedia

Shorts

History

Napoleon commissioned Jean-François Chalgrin’s design in 1806 to commemorate French military victories. Construction paused, resumed under Louis XVIII in 1824, and was completed in 1836 under Louis-Philippe I. The arch later became a site of remembrance. The Unknown Soldier was buried beneath it in 1920, and the Flame of Remembrance has been rekindled each evening since 1923.

  1. 1806Napoleon commissioned the monument after the victory at Austerlitz; Jean-François Chalgrin designed it.
  2. 1824Louis XVIII resumed construction after work had halted.
  3. 1836Huyot and Blouet completed the monument under Louis-Philippe I.
  4. 1919During the victory celebrations, Charles Godefroy flew a biplane through the arch.
  5. 1920The Unknown Soldier was buried beneath the arch on Armistice Day.
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  1. 1923The Flame of Remembrance began to be rekindled each evening.

How to get there

  • TrainTake Metro lines 1, 2 or 6, or RER A, to Charles-de-Gaulle–Étoile station.
  • BusBus lines 22, 30, 31, 52, 73, 92 and Balabus serve the monument.
  • On footFrom the Champs-Élysées or Avenue de la Grande-Armée, use the Passage du Souvenir underpass to reach the arch.

Sources: Arc de Triomphe - Wikipedia · Paris/8th arrondissement - Wikivoyage (see) · Welcome to the Arc de triomphe · Social sector groups | Arc de Triomphe · Practical information | Arc de Triomphe · Carte blanche à Camille Chastang | Arc de triom… · Arc de Triomphe de l’Étoile - Wikipedia · Arc de triomphe de l'Étoile - Wikipedia · Arc de Triomphe: description (its own site) · checked 5 Oct 2026

Where
Pl. Charles de Gaulle, 75008 Paris

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Questions and answers

How much does it cost to visit the Arc de Triomphe?

The Tomb of the Unknown Soldier is free to visit. No other ticket price is given.

How do you get to the Arc de Triomphe from central Paris?

Take Metro lines 1, 2 or 6, or RER A, to Charles-de-Gaulle–Étoile. Bus lines 22, 30, 31, 52, 73, 92 and Balabus also serve the monument.

What are the Arc de Triomphe's opening hours?

Monday and Wednesday to Sunday, 10:00–22:30; Tuesday, 11:00–22:30.

Can children visit the Arc de Triomphe?

Children aged 7 and over can explore the monument with a games booklet, available on paper at the ticket office or to download.

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