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Arc de Triomphe

Name: Arc de Triomphe
Price range: $$
Rating: 4.7

4.7 ·

Discover the Arc de Triomphe, the sculpted monument crowning the Champs-Élysées. Climb 284 steps to the rooftop terrace for panoramic city views, then explore the facade's carvings, the Unknown Soldier's tomb, and guided tours below.

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Reasons to go

The arch shelters the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, whose flame has been rekindled every evening since 1923.
A rooftop terrace reached by 284 steps offers panoramic views straight down the Champs-Élysées.
The facade is decorated with large sculpted groups, including François Rude's La Marseillaise.

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Full description

Standing at Place de l'Étoile, the Arc de Triomphe honors those who fought for France and shelters the tomb of the Unknown Soldier beneath its sculpted arch. Visitors climb 284 steps to a rooftop terrace for panoramic views over the Champs-Élysées and the city.

The monument also features sculpted groups on its facade and hosts guided tours, family-oriented activities, and workshops.

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Address

Pl. Charles de Gaulle, 75008 Paris, France · Champs-Élysées

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Hours

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Booking

Booking recommended

Duration

Intensity

Active — lots of walking

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Good to know

Climbing to the terrace requires 284 steps (elevator often under maintenance), so pace yourself and bring water
book tickets online in advance to skip the ticket line, and visit early morning or evening for fewer crowds and better views.

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Reviews

We loved visiting the Arc de Triomphe! It is a stunning and architecturally elegant landmark with incredible attention to detail. Standing beneath the massive arch and seeing the beautiful sculptures and intricate carvings up close was truly impressive. The location also offers a wonderful perspective of Paris and the…

Tan. T.

1/5

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