Arc de Triomphe
landmark · Paris
- Address
- Place Charles de Gaulle, 75008 Paris
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About
Triumphal arch at the western end of the Champs-Élysées, honouring those who fought for France. The Tomb of the Unknown Soldier lies beneath it.
History
Napoleon commissioned it in 1806 after his victory at Austerlitz. It was completed in 1836.
Good to know
- You can climb to the rooftop terrace for views down the twelve avenues; buy a ticket in advance.
- Use the underground passage to reach the arch; do not try to cross the roundabout.
Nearby
Champs-Élysées
street · 1.0 km
Tree-lined avenue running from the Place de la Concorde to the Arc de Triomphe, with theatres, cafés and luxury shops.
Trocadéro
viewpoint · 1.4 km
Area in the 16th arrondissement around the Palais de Chaillot, across the Seine from the Eiffel Tower.
Eiffel Tower
landmark · 1.7 km
Wrought-iron lattice tower on the Champ de Mars, named after the engineer Gustave Eiffel, whose company built it. Nicknamed "La dame de fer" (the Iron Lady). Visitors can go up to the first floor (57 m), second floor (116 m) and the top (276 m).
Pont Alexandre III
bridge · 1.7 km
Deck arch bridge over the Seine connecting the Champs-Élysées quarter with Les Invalides and the Eiffel Tower area. Widely regarded as the most ornate bridge in Paris.
Musée de l'Orangerie
museum · 2.3 km
Museum in the Tuileries Garden, best known for Claude Monet's large Water Lilies panels.
Les Invalides
landmark · 2.3 km
Complex of museums and monuments, including the military museum and the domed church that holds Napoleon's tomb.