Why should you visit the Arc de Triomphe?

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 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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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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Priority Entrance Tickets Arc du Triomphe Paris Save approximately 1 hour average waiting time when you buy skip the line tickets for the Arc de Triomphe. Buy the cheapest Skip The Line Tickets for Arc de Triomphe in advance.

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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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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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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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5) Arc De Triomphe is the second largest Triumphal arc today and witnesses more than 1.7 million visitors every year.

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The eternal flame over the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. The flame springs from the muzzle of a cannon taken from the enemy, placed in the centre of a bronze shield, from which radiates a frieze of chiselled swords.

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elevator to the museum level (one flight of stairs below the observation roof). It's an unmarked door in the southwest pillar - the one adjacent to Avenue Kleber. The door faces the pillar to the southeast.

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The top of the Arc de Triomphe can be accessed on foot by a staircase of 284 steps or by a lift which allows access to the attic room. From this level, you need to climb 46 more steps to reach the terrace. The Arc de Triomphe prohibits pushchairs and camera tripods and cameras except when explicitly authorised.

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The Tomb of the Unknown Soldier (French: Tombe du Soldat inconnu) holds an unidentified member of the French armed forces killed during the First World War, to symbolically commemorate all soldiers who have died for France throughout history.

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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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Discover an unobstructed view of the Arc de Triomphe, a symbolic Parisian monument, from the Montparnasse Tower's panoramic roof terrace. Get swept off your feet on the 56th floor of the Montparnasse Tower as you drink in the best view of Paris.

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And what about the sparkles? Here is the answer to all your questions. The Tower lights and beacon are lit up every evening from dusk until 11.45pm. As soon as it gets dark, the Eiffel Tower's golden lighting switches on automatically within less than 10 minutes, thanks to light-sensitive twilight sensors.

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There is an underground tunnel on the Avenue de la Grande Armee side of the circle. You can access this tunnel from the Wagram exit of the Metro. From April 1 to September 30: 10 a.m.-11 p.m. From October 1 to March 31: 10 a.m.-10:30 p.m.

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