Description
Situated at the Place de l’Etoile, overlooking the Champs-Elysées, the Arc de Triomphe is the biggest arch in the world. It was commissioned by Napoleon in 1806 to celebrate his victory at Austerlitz. The architects Chalgrin, Joust and Blouet all worked on the monument. Sculptures were designed by Cortot, Rude, Etex, Pradier and Lemaire. Beneath the arch is the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, and each evening at 6:30pm its flame is rekindled. From the top of the monument, visitors benefit from a panoramic view of Paris, during the day and at night, and two viewpoint indicators. A museum retracing the history of the Arc de Triomphe, situated within the structure, completes the visit.
Viewpoint
View of Place de l'Etoile - Champs-Elysées - Concorde - the Louvre - La Défense.
Architectural style
- Louis Philippe
Collections
- Histoire
- Médailles
- Photographie
- Textiles
- Timbres
Services
Services and facilities of the establishment
- Gift shop
- Bookshop
- Member of the Paris Museum Pass
- Car park/Parking
Documentation in a foreign language
- English
- German
- Spanish
- Italian
- Portuguese
- Dutch
- Russian
- Japanese
- Chinese
Prices and times
Entrance fees and modalities
Independent tour
€12. Reduced rate : €9
Group tour
Reservation for groups only: reservations.arcdetriomphe@monuments-nationaux.fr Guided visits are regularly organised: consult the programme des visites des Monuments Nationaux at http://arc-de-triomphe.monuments-nationaux.fr/en/Free
Free on the 1st Sunday of the month between 1 November and 31 March.
Free entry for under 26s from the European Union as well as primary and secondary school teachers (except for temporary exhibitions).
Free for disabled visitors and an accompanying person, as well as jobseekers and those receiving French welfare benefits.
Free entry for under 26s from the European Union as well as primary and secondary school teachers (except for temporary exhibitions).
Free for disabled visitors and an accompanying person, as well as jobseekers and those receiving French welfare benefits.
Free for young people and children
Under 18sMethods of payment
- CB/Visa
- Eurocard/Mastercard
Exceptional closure
8 May, 14 July, and 11 November, in the morning.
Opening times
From 1 April to 30 September: 10am-11pm.
From 1 October to 31 March: 10am-10:30pm.
From 1 October to 31 March: 10am-10:30pm.
Exceptional opening
- Easter
- Easter Monday
- Ascension Day
- 8 May
- Whitsuntide
- Whit Monday
- 14 July
- 15 August
- 1 November
- 11 November
Contact
Voir la carte
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Subway - Charles de Gaulle - Étoile
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RER - Charles de Gaulle - Étoile
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Bus - 22, 30, 31, 52, 73, 92
Disability
Offer adapted to disabled visitors
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Hearing
Access facilities
- Adapted activities and visits
- Free admission for disabled visitors on presentation of proof
- Free admission for the accompanying person
Accessibility information
-Physical disability: for visitors in a wheelchair, access to the Arc de Triomphe is only possible through a 'short-stop parking' on the roundabout. Please let us know in advance on +33 (0)1 55 37 73 78. There is a lift for visitors with reduced mobility up to the first floor (museum collection). Please be aware that the lift is preceded by 3 steps that require assistance. The terrace (40 steps to climb with two sharp turns) and the mezzanine are not accessible. Toilets are not adapted for those in a wheelchair.
-Hearing impairment: guided tours in French Sign Language for groups. Reservation required by fax on +33 (0)1 44 61 21 41.
Find out all you need to know about accessibility in France's National Monuments www.handicap.monuments-nationaux.fr
You can download the brochure presenting the various tours on offer for disabled people in the 12 national monuments in Paris and the Paris region by visiting the 'Contacts par Région' tab.
Contact : handicapidf@monuments-nationaux.fr
Centre des Monuments Nationaux Pôle Île-de-France
22, avenue Victoria - 75001 Paris
-Hearing impairment: guided tours in French Sign Language for groups. Reservation required by fax on +33 (0)1 44 61 21 41.
Find out all you need to know about accessibility in France's National Monuments www.handicap.monuments-nationaux.fr
You can download the brochure presenting the various tours on offer for disabled people in the 12 national monuments in Paris and the Paris region by visiting the 'Contacts par Région' tab.
Contact : handicapidf@monuments-nationaux.fr
Centre des Monuments Nationaux Pôle Île-de-France
22, avenue Victoria - 75001 Paris
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