{"id":7663,"date":"2023-09-21T09:26:00","date_gmt":"2023-09-21T05:26:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.headout.com\/?p=7663"},"modified":"2024-01-30T16:46:29","modified_gmt":"2024-01-30T12:46:29","slug":"arc-de-triomphe-paris","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.headout.com\/blog\/arc-de-triomphe-paris\/","title":{"rendered":"A Comprehensive Guide To Visiting Arc De Triomphe Paris"},"content":{"rendered":"

At the far end of Champs Elys\u00e9es, you can’t help but notice the towering arch soaring over the traffic at Place Charles de Gaulle. The Arc de Triomphe, dominating the horizon was commissioned by Napolean as a homage to the army of France. There are over 660 names of generals and members of the army engraved on the insides of the arch. Visiting this historic symbol of Parisian pomp and military triumph must definitely make the cut to your Paris itinerary. But before you go, here’s all you need to know about the historic monument; its history, architecture, Arc De Triomphe tickets<\/a>, a few quick interesting facts and more!<\/p>\n

Arc de Triomphe In A Nutshell<\/h2>\n

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Things to know <\/h4>\n

Best time to visit – 11 am or 6 pmSuggested duration – 1 hourClosest Subway Stop – Charles de Gaulle – \u00c9toileHeight – 50 meters<\/p>\n

Opening Hours<\/h4>\n

Open from 10 am to 10:30 pm every day. <\/p>\n

Must-see <\/h4>\n

Tomb of the Unknown SoldierMonumentThe 4 PillarsProclamation Of The Republic Plaque<\/p>\n

Address<\/h4>\n

Pl. Charles de Gaulle, 75008 Paris, FranceGet there<\/a><\/p>\n

What Is The Arc de Triomphe?<\/h2>\n

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Located on Place de l\u2019Etoile, overlooking the Champs-Elys\u00e9es the Arc de Triomphe, Paris, built between 1806 and 1836 is the biggest arch in the world. Napoleon commissioned the building of this arch to commemorate the Parisians victory at Austerlitz. It stands today as a silent reminder of the less glorious parts of war with the Tomb of the Unkown Soldier placed beneath the arch. Every evening at 6:30 PM , an eternal flame is rekindled by war veterans. One can go all the way atop the Arc (a climb of 280 steps) and be rewarded with panaromic views of bustling Paris. Within the structure, there is a museum retracing the history of Arc which is well worth a visit too.<\/p>\n

10 Second Arc de Triomphe History<\/h2>\n

The iconic triumphal Arc is a well known monument in Paris. Located in the heart of the city, the stunning structure denotes Napoleon I\u2019s first victory in the Battle of Austerlitz<\/a> in 1805. His ambition to make Paris the most beautiful city in the world brought him to plan the construction of the Arc, which was initially supposed to be a column dedicated to the glory of the Grand Army. It took two years just to lay the foundations, however, the construction was completed only on May 12, 1836 after several unexpected halts in its process. As of today, the Arc de Triomphe continues to serve as an symbol of valiance to France as well as to the rest of the world.<\/p>\n

Arc de Triomphe Architecture<\/h2>\n

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Designed by Jean-Francois-Therese Chalgrin<\/a>, the arc is 164 ft high and 148 meters wide. It is located in a circular plaza known as Place de l\u2019\u00e9toile (star), because of 12 grand avenues leading towards the arc. Chalgrin incorporated Neoclassical elements to the arc, taking inspiration from the Arch of Titus in the Roman Forum.<\/p>\n

The surfaces of the walls are engraved with the names of hundreds of generals and battles. A stairway of 284 steps leads up to the top of the monument where an observation deck is located. A level below is a museum with interactive exhibits narrating the poignant stories of the arc\u2019s history. Beneath the arc, The Tomb of an Unknown Soldier lies along with a flame of remembrance, which is lit every evening.<\/p>\n

Arc De Triomphe Tickets<\/h2>\n

Arc De Triomphe tickets<\/a> are very nominally priced. Moreover, purchasing them online will provide you with the added advantage of whizzing past queues. While you can view the Arc in all its glory from Place de l\u2019\u00e9toile, to reach atop this magnificient structure, you need to purchase tickets.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n

Arc de Triomphe View<\/h2>\n

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The Arc de Triomphe is located on one of the most busiest roundabouts of Paris, giving you a stellar panoramic view of the cityscape surrounding it. The observation deck located on top of the arc provides tourists a platform to take pictures and admire the view. While metal spikes guard the observatory deck, you can still manage to click a picture of the unobstructed view. At each end of the deck, there is a map present that indicates various monuments in that direction. The top of Arc de Triomphe boasts of one of the best views of the Eiffel Tower<\/a> in Paris.<\/p>\n

Arc De Triomphe, Wrapped<\/h2>\n

Arc de Triomphe, Wrapped is an event where the monument was shrouded in fabric for 16 days from 18 September to 3 October 2021, as a tribute to the late artists Christo and Jeanne-Claude. <\/p>\n

In 1961, Christo and Jeanne-Claude wanted to wrap a public building as part of one of their creating works of art in public spaces. Christo had overlapped many photos of the Arc being wrapped. In 1988, he also created a collage of the same kind. It was only 60 years after in 2021, that their dreams were realized. The iconic monument was wrapped in 25,000 square meters of silvery-blue recyclable polypropylene fabric with 3,000 meters of red rope. It was called a \u201csensual, popular and monumental gesture\u201d by the Deputy Mayor, Carine Rolland. <\/p>\n

Prix De L’arc De Triomphe<\/h2>\n

The Prix de l’arc de Triomphe is a horse race held in France on the first weekend in October [of every year], which coincides with another great Parisian event, the F\u00eate Nationale. It is one of the most prestigious horse races and has been referred to as “the pinnacle of racing in Europe and even the world”, and is world’s second richest turf race. It has been running for more than 100 years, having begun in 1920 and was created by Jules-Albert Dewarrat. It is open to horses three years of age and older. It is run over a distance of 2,100 meters (about 1 mile + 3 furlongs). <\/p>\n

Visitor Information<\/h2>\n

Arc De Triomphe Hours<\/h3>\n

Saturday to Sunday \u2014 10:00 AM to 10:30 PM<\/p>\n

Getting to Arc de Triomphe<\/h3>\n

By Metro:<\/b> The nearest metro station to the Arc is Charles de Gaulle\u2013\u00c9toile<\/a> from where you can walk your way to the monument. This metro station can be reached via Lines 1,2 and 6 or the RER Line A. Remember to not cross your way to the Arc, an underground walkway from the Avenue Champs-Elys\u00e9es or Grande Arm\u00e9e is available to lead you to the designated entrance of the Arc.<\/p>\n

By Bus:<\/b> The nearest bus stop is Ch. de Gaulle \u00c9toile Champs-\u00c9lys\u00e9es and is only a minute away from the monument. <\/p>\n

By Car:<\/b> From your starting point, type “des Champs-\u00c9lys\u00e9es” on your GPS and follow the directions. The road leads you straight to the monument. <\/p>\n

Best Time To Visit<\/h3>\n

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. <\/p>\n

Tips for Visiting Arc De Triomphe Paris<\/h2>\n