Arc de Triomphe
Paris, France
It was commissioned by Napoleon I in 1806 to commemorate the victories of the French army, standing out with a specific founder and purpose.
The Arc de Triomphe is a monumental monument, commissioned by Napoleon I in 1806 to commemorate the victories of the French army. It stands at the western end of the Champs-Élysées, in the center of Place Charles de Gaulle (formerly Étoile). It measures 50 meters in height and is richly decorated with sculptures depicting battle scenes. At the top, there is an observation deck offering views of the twelve avenues radiating from the square.
- Visit time: 1 h
- Opening hours: Apr 2–Jan 31: Mon–Sun 10:00–22:30 · Apr 1,Sep 30: Mon–Sun 10:00–23:00 · Oct 1,Dec 31: Mon–Sun 10:00–22:30 (from OpenStreetMap — check before you go)
- Website: paris-arc-de-triomphe.fr
How long does it take to visit Arc de Triomphe?
Plan about 1 h.
Nearby
- Tomb of the Unknown Soldier — 10 m
- Le Lido — 450 m
- Cathédrale américaine de Paris — 810 m
- Cité de l'architecture et du patrimoine — 1.3 km
- Théâtre de Chaillot — 1.3 km
- Parvis des Libertés et des Droits de l'Homme — 1.4 km
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