The construction of the Arc de Triomphe was ordered by Napoleon as homage to the glory of his army ; decorated with bas-reliefs depicting scenes of the battles of the First Republic and the Imperial Era.
It was inaugurated in 1836 (much after the Puerta de Alcalá in Madrid).
It dominates one end of the Avenue des Champ Elysees on the Place Charles de Gaulle, formerly known as the Star Square (Place de l’étoile ). In this square, which is also a large roundabout, are twelve important avenues .
This emblematic arch is 50 meters high and 22 meters wide and under it is the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, a monument memorial dedicated to the fallen in the First World War.
Curious fact
In 1919 and as part of the celebrations of the end of the war , the aviator Charles Godefroy flew under the arch with his biplane . And in 1885, after his death , the poet French Victor Hugo was veiled overnight under the arch , a long line of people formed in he place to give him one last tribute .
Climb the Arc de Triomphe
The arch has an elevator to access its top and from where they can notice nails magnificent views of Paris.
Almost 300 steps you must climb to reach to the top on foot
Inside there is a small museum that tells the history of the monument through historical images.
If you walk the la avenue of the Champ Elysees in he sense Opposite, you will reach the Plaza de la Concordia, an important public square Parisian that was execution scene famous, such as those of Louis XVI and Queen Marie Antoinette.
Can discover further curiosities and details about his history participating in the free tour of the Arc de Triomphe and the Eiffel Tower, one of the most popular free walking tours in Paris.
Tip:This place is FREE with the Paris Pass
Precios
- Adult €13.00. Buy here Arc de Triomphe ticket .
- Under 18 years They have free admission . must show photo ID.
- The Paris Pass includes admission to the Arc de Triomphe
- Free for EU citizens between the ages of 18 and 25 . must show photo ID.
Schedules
10:00 a.m. – 10:30 p.m.
(last admission 9:45 p.m)
Closed on January 1, May 1, May 8 (in the morning), May 21 (in the morning), July 14 (in the morning), July 18, November 11 (in the morning) and 25 December.
Address
Place Charles de Gaulle
As arrive
Metro: lines 1, 2 and 6. RER: line A. Charles de Gaulle -Etoile station: bus : 22, 30.
