Things to do in Arc de Triomphe
The Arc de Triomphe in Paris can be found in the centre of the 'Place Charles de Gaulle', originally named the 'Place de l’Étoile', for the star shape created with the plaza and the twelve streets radiating from it.
The arch was built in honour of the soldiers that died in the French Revolutionary and Napoleonic Wars and was commissioned by Napoleon Bonaparte himself.
Its construction started in 1806 after Emperor Napoleon’s victory at Austerlitz and was designed initially by the architect Jean Chalgrin. After Chalgrin’s death Jean-Nicolas Huyot took up the project and completed it.
After World War I the body of an unknown soldier was laid to rest at the Arc de Triomphe as a monument in honour of all the unknown fallen soldiers. An 'eternal flame' is kept burning at the tomb of this Unknown Soldier and each evening the ceremony of lighting the flame is held.
Today, the terrace of the Arc de Triomphe provides one of Paris’s best views onto the city and visitors can experience an interactive exhibition space dedicated to French history from the end of the 1930’s onward and to the great French monuments.
The Arc de Triomphe is open all year round from 10am o 10pm, except on January 1 and May 1, as well for certain official ceremonies. During your visit you can also access the gift and book shop, where you will find a wide selection of books and souvenirs.
Our recommendations in Arc de Triomphe
Entrance tickets to the Arc de Triomphe's rooftop
Book your open ticket to go on Arc de Triomphe's rooftop and enjoy a unique view of the Champs-Élysées and Paris's great sweeping avenues.
City tour of Paris by bus and tickets for a Seine cruise
Book this offer including a city tour of Paris by bus and a 1-hour sightseeing cruise on the Seine river.
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Ghosts of Paris: Mona Lisa Murder Exploration Game and Tour
Play a haunted city game and go on a mysterious walking tour around Paris.
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Explore Paris at your own pace! Enjoy an app containing over 130 points of interest, famous transport routes, sightseeing itineraries and walking tours.
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Entrance tickets to the Arc de Triomphe's rooftop
Book your open ticket to go on Arc de Triomphe's rooftop and enjoy a unique view of the Champs-Élysées and Paris's great sweeping avenues.
City tour of Paris by bus and tickets for a Seine cruise
Book this offer including a city tour of Paris by bus and a 1-hour sightseeing cruise on the Seine river.
en, it, fr, es, de, +5 pt, ru, ja, zh, ko
Ghosts of Paris: Mona Lisa Murder Exploration Game and Tour
Play a haunted city game and go on a mysterious walking tour around Paris.
en, fr, es, de
Explore Paris at your own pace! Enjoy an app containing over 130 points of interest, famous transport routes, sightseeing itineraries and walking tours.
en, it, fr, es, de, +1 zh
Romantic tour in Citroën Traction with open roof
Book this romantic ride of Paris in a vintage car! Discover Montmartre, the Sacré-Coeur basilica, and the charming Place du Tertre, surely two of the most romantic Paris landmarks!
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Paris by day guided tour in vintage French car
Travel back in time and discover the most iconic monuments of Paris booking this guided tour of Paris in a French Citroen vintage car!
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Book a city tour of Paris in an open-top coach, the ideal activity for first-time visitors in Paris. Several departures a day leave from our agency located near the Louvre.
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Combo tickets for hop-on hop-off bus tour, Arc de Triomphe and river cruise
Discover Paris from the summit of the Arc de Triomphe, enjoy multiple stops in Paris on a hop-on hop-off bus tour, and glide along the River Seine
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Book your Paris PassLib' and create your own sightseeing program! Save around 15 % on the attractions and activities offered!
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Private theme tour of Art Nouveau in Paris
Learn the history and symbolism of the Art Nouveau art and architecture movement in Paris on a private 2-hour walking tour
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Private illumination tour of Paris top sights
Book this 3-hour private illumination tour and enjoy an evening tour to discover the night sights of Paris|
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Experience the best of Paris sites with this 3.5-hour bike tour of the most iconic attractions of the city!
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Reviews Arc de Triomphe
“Bus Trip was good and took in lots of sights. Boat trip was enjoyable. We couldn't get our bus tickets until 1pm due to a system problem so half the day was wasted. We couldn't get into Arc de Triomphe without paying another fee as we are not EU citizens. Don't understand how we were able to purchase the package”
“Good service”
“Sehr schön. Genügend Zeit, um über Paris zu schauen und zu genießen.Wichtig: nicht mehr Menschen auf die Aussichtsplattform lassen.”
