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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.

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Entrance tickets to the Arc de Triomphe's rooftop
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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.

Duration from 30 minutes to 1 hour 30 minutes
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Arc de Triomphe tickets and Seine River cruise
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Arc de Triomphe tickets and Seine River cruise

Book this trip to enjoy the Arc de Triomphe and enjoy the views as well as to cruise down the River Seine, seeing Paris from a different perspective.

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City tour of Paris by bus and tickets for a Seine cruise
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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
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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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Paris self-guided audio tour
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Paris self-guided audio tour

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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Romantic tour in Citroën Traction with open roof
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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
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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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Paris city tour
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Paris city tour

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
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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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Private theme tour of Art Nouveau in Paris
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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
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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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Champs-Elysées Gardens walking tour
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Champs-Elysées Gardens walking tour

Step away from the traffic and shopping to enjoy the green side of the prestigious Champs-Elysées Avenue with this 2-hour walking tour!

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Reviews Arc de Triomphe

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Dr.Karl-Hermann, 27 Jul 2014

“Good service”

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Deborah, 09 Jun 2023

“Grazie alla completezza delle informazioni , siamo riusciti ad arrivare senza difficoltà al punto di incontro e a goderci l'escursione sull'arco di trionfo. Organizzati bene , complimenti !”

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Carlos Dario, 09 Jun 2023

“Ambos paseos, la visita al Arco de Triunfo y el Paseo por el Sena, permiten tener una vista de Paris muy bonita.”

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Ranjana, 06 Jun 2023

“It was a great experience.”

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