Can you see Arc de Triomphe from Eiffel Tower?

Located at the end of the famous Avenue des Champs-Elysées, the Arc de Triomphe is one of the most recognizable monuments you can see from the top of the Eiffel Tower. If it's a clear day, you should also be able to spot the skyscrapers of La Défense (the Parisian business district) in the distance.



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Both Eiffel Tower and Arc de Triomphe are praised by expert reviewers. Overall, Arc de Triomphe is preferred by most reviewers compared to Eiffel Tower. Arc de Triomphe comes in at 93 with positive reviews from 7 publications including Fodor's, Afar Magazine and Lonely Planet.

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The distance between Eiffel Tower, Paris and Sofitel Arc de Triomphe, Paris is approximately 3.24 km, which can typically be travelled in 24 min.

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Is it worth going up the Arc de Triomphe? It depends. If you want a bird's-eye view of one of the city's most celebrated streets, it's amazing for photos and a lovely panorama of Paris. But if you're short on time — say, you have less than hour in the area — even a short walk around the base is fun.

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The most ideal time of the day to visit the Arc De Triomphe to get the most amazing views is at 6 pm or during the season's sunset. The streetlights on either side of the road are lit up, making the way to the Arc De Triomphe look like a Christmas parade.

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The peak experience is halfway down. By all means, go to the top if you have the time (skip it if your schedule's tight). But I prefer to linger on the second floor: For me, the best views are from this middle level — high enough to see all of Paris, but low enough to pick out distinguishing landmarks.

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How long does it take to visit the Arc de Triomphe? To make the most of your visit to the Arc de Triomphe, take a good hour. Remember that there are 284 steps to climb to get to the top.

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The Eiffel Tower sparkles at the beginning of each hour for five minutes on the hour from dusk until 1 am. The last show of the night is a bit different from all the others and goes faster with a little dance display of lights.

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The crossroad of 12 Parisian avenues and desired by Napoleon to celebrate French victories, the Arc de Triomphe has been the rendez-vous of all the tourists since its inauguration in 1836. Located on the far West of the Champs Elysées, it rules over the most beautiful avenue of the world.

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There's not a particularly strict dress code at Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe (unusually for such a prestigious racing event) although black tie is advised for gentlemen and hats are recommended for ladies, especially in the evening events.

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It is advisable to plan a visiting time of at least 1 1/2 hours for visit to the 1st and 2nd floors and 2 1/2 hours for a visit to the top.

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Other monuments that can be seen in the background: Centre Pompidou, the St. Jacques Tower, Notre-Dame, Grand-Palais, and the Jussieu Tower. Monuments that can be seen in the background: the Ferris wheel in the Tuileries Garden (in Summer only), the July Column (Place de la Bastille), the St. Paul-St.

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Go straight to the front of the admissions line at Arc de Triomphe with a skip-the-line ticket - for the same price you'd pay at the gate but no wasted time in line, it's a sure bet. The views of Paris, Champs Elysées, and the Eiffel Tower from the terrace at the top of the Arc will thrill you.

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The 5 Most Popular Things to Do at the Arc de Triomphe
  • View All of Paris from the Arc's Rooftop Terrace. ...
  • Check Out the Arc's Inscriptions & Decorations. ...
  • Pay Your Respects at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. ...
  • Admire the Arc de Triomphe from a Car-Free Champs Élysées. ...
  • View the Arc de Triomphe from the Grande Arche.


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Yes, there are! There are toilets inside the Arc de Triomphe, and you can access them either during the climb up or down.

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