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It took 30 years to build the Arc. Napoléon and his army had conquered much of Europe by then and were considered invincible. Napoléon promised his army they would return home through the arches of the Arc. The Arc is 162 feet tall and 150 feet wide.



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Since November 11, 1920, the Arc de triomphe houses the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. Discover the great stages of its history, symbol of victory and sacrifice.

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The Arc de Triomphe honors those who fought and died for France during the French Revolution and the Napoleonic Wars, with the names of all French victories and generals inscribed on its inner and outer surfaces. Under its vault lies the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier from the First World War.

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The Arc de Triomphe honors those who fought and died for France during the French Revolution and the Napoleonic Wars, with the names of all French victories and generals inscribed on its inner and outer surfaces. Under its vault lies the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier from the First World War.

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Arc de Triomphe offers some of the best views of the Eiffel Tower. One of the most iconic attractions in Paris, it offers unobstructed views of the Eiffel Tower and the city. Climb 284 steps to the top of the monument to experience this spectacular view.

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It depends on how fit you are... takes about 5 minutes (average condition). But we stopped 2x to catch our breath. The good thing there're two strairs so the traffic coming down doesn't disturb who goes up.

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