Arc de Triomphe
The Arc de Triomphe is one of the most famous monuments of Paris!
Visit the Arc de Triomphe by going up to the observatory.
You will get a unique view of the Champs Elysée by day and night, it’s totally worth it.
Also, you’ll find a museum up there.
Beneath the arch, you will also find the tomb of the Unknown Soldier.
Each evening at 6:30pm the flame is rekindled, and veterans lay wreaths decorated in red, white and blue near the flickering flame.
The purpose of this flame is to recall the sacrifice of unknown French soldiers who gave their life during World War I.
- The Arc de Triomphe could have been a giant elephant statue, but Napoleon asked for something to celebrate Austerlitz Victory instead. Too bad.
- Charles Godefroy flew his plane through the arch to salute all the airmen killed during WWI.
- Napoleon never got the chance to see the finished building because it took 30 years to build.
If you want to visit the Arc de Triomphe, you need to know that the monument is closed
on 01/01, 01/05, 08/05 (morning), 14/07 (morning), 11/11 (morning), 25/12.
10 am to 10:30 pm (from october to march)
10 am to 11 pm (from april to september)
Adult : 13 €
18-25 years old (EU résident) : free
Under 18 years old : free
Charles de Gaulle Etoile
(lines 1, 2, 6 & RER A)