Arc de Triomphe, Île-de-France, France

Arc de Triomphe

www.paris-arc-de-triomphe.fr
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(46.2K) · Monument in Paris, France
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The Arc de triomphe was begun in 1806, on the orders of Napoleon I to honour the victories of his Grande Armée. Inspired by the great arches of …

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Jan 31, 2025
It’s definitely worth taking the time to visit, especially if you're into history, architecture, or just enjoying a breathtaking view of Paris.Full review by Faith A
Jan 27, 2025
My wife and I visited the Arc de Triomphe on a busy Sunday evening in May. We took the elevator to the top and looked around. Magical views of Paris, especially as the sun was setting. Great views of…Full review by alanf152
Jan 26, 2025
If you’re looking for a spectacular place to take photos it is one of the most famous places to visit and you just need to walk Chaps ElyseesFull review by Passport440553
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This 50 meters tall Neoclassical arch is dedicated to the soldiers who lost their lives during the French Revolution and Napoleonic …
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Facts

Type:Arc de triomphe
Architect:Jean-François-Thérèse Chalgrin
Height:49,5 m
Width:22,2 m
Owner:Ville de Paris
Annual visitors:1 754 750

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I am a 72 year old. I do not have a disability card, and would like to know if there is any way to use the lift to access the top. …
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I am a 72 year old. I do not have a disability card, and would like to know if there is any way to use the lift to access the top. I am not asking fora FREE view, just a lift to access the top.
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I’m sure the staff would help you using the lift go and enjoy
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Answer by Debbie H · Oct 14, 2024
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There is a guided tour option on the website. Has anyone experienced it? I'm curious as to whether it's worth …
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There is a guided tour option on the website. Has anyone experienced it? I'm curious as to whether it's worth recommending. And since English is not my first language, I am worried about whether I will be able to understand it well.
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We did not do the guided tour, but did go up to the top. There are enough video screens and information boards all over that I don't think you would miss much if you did not take the tour.
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Online (october 2023) it says masks are required? Can anyone confirm this? Don’t want to book tickets and not go. …
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Online (october 2023) it says masks are required? Can anyone confirm this? Don’t want to book tickets and not go. Thanks in advance.
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We were there in august - no masks needed
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For accredited disabled persons, the admission is free
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Beware of pick pockets (often young girls)
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You can access this tunnel from the Wagram exit of the Metro
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Crossing the street to the Arc can be extremely dangerous; it's in the middle of a roundabout linking a dozen streets; take the underpass, on the Avenue de la Grande Armee side of the circle
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Be sure to keep your eye out for pickpockets as there are many in the area
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Admission is €7
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Children 17 years and younger can enter the arch for free
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Contact the tourist office for access to ascend to the top
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Climbing to the top will cost 8 euros ($8. 94) for anyone older than 17
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Recommend ascending to the top for the spectacular Paris views
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Leashed dogs are welcome, as long as they are cleaned up after and well-behaved around other members of the public
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The place requires Arc De Triomphe Tickets for entrance
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Visit early to buy tickets for arc de triomphe as it would help in avoiding the unnecessary crowd
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You can take part in self-guided and guided tours in various languages
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Find out whether the the arc de triomphe has halal food and prayer places
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The viewing terrace is closed in bad weather
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Climb to the top of the famous arc de triomphe for one of the best views of paris
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This arch occupies the centre of the place charles-de-gaulle, which opens out onto 12 wide avenues
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The arc de triomphe is the city's second most iconic monument after the eiffel tower
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Pedestrian access is most safely gained via the pedestrian tunnel from the north side of the champs-elysées
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