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From the Place de la Concorde you can already see the famous Champs Elysées with its Arc de Triomphe. I didn't walk all the way to the arch this time though, as I have been here before. So for now (until a next visit to Paris), you have to do it with this distance shot of the arch. If you haven't been to the Arc de Triomphe before, I can really recommend in going here and especially climbing to the top. The views over Paris from the Arc de Triomphe are wonderful and in my opinion even better then the views from the Eiffel Tower.
The Arc de Triomphe de l'Etoile is the world's largest triumphal arch with its 51 meters in height and is 45 meters width. The structure was inspired by the Roman Arch of Titus; designed by Jean François Thérèse Chalgrin. It was commissioned by Napoleon to commemorate France's military victories in 1805.
Admission to the little museum inside the Arc de Triomphe including a visit to the rooftop is 6.10€. The Arc de Triomphe is open daily 9:30 a.m. - 6:30 p.m and in winter (Oct. 1 - March 31) daily 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Closed on public holidays. Leave a Comment
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After you've done your last bit of shopping and reached the end of the Champs Elysees, the grand l'Arc de Triomphe (The Arch of Triumph) will greet you in a truimphant glow of yellow light.The first sight of this giant monument will be startling. Understandably so , since it is the largest arch in the world, anyway!
Of course, don't be daft and try to brave the mad traffic surrounding the arch. If you need to know, it is surrounded by 12 great avenues converging in a star shape so that there'll be a crazy carousel of French driving there. Brave it and the next gate that you'll see is the one by St Peter's. Haha!
Tip: In my opinion, the Arc de Triomphe offers a fantastic perspective of Paris and the star shaped convergence of all the roads.
%On hindsight: This is probably just my opinion, but I noted that this giant thing boasts the victories of the little emperor ( Napoleon ) and apparently ignores his exile, imprisonment and early death.. Leave a Comment Directions: Metro Line 1, 2, RER A : Charles-de-Gaulle Etoile
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The huge arch, erected by Napoleon in 1806, was dedicated to the French Army and was inaugurated in 1836.
The Arch bears the names of famous persons which influenced the country's history and was witness to important events such as the last honors to Victor Hugo or the parade of victorious French troops of the First World War.
To go up to the platform roof you have to climb 284 steps and pass through the exhibition presenting the history of the monument and also significant moments in the history of France.
Opening hours:
- Summer months: 10:00-23:00
- Winter months: 10:00-22:30
Last admission 30 min before closing. Directions: M: Charles-de-Gaulle - Etoile (lines 1, 2, 6)
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If the Eiffel Tower is the symbol of Paris, the Arc de Triomph must be a close second. Commenced by Napoleon in 1806, he was long gone before it was finished in 1836. It is interesting that it remains incomplete: the original intention was to add something atop it, as with the Arc de Carrousel in the Tuilleries Gardens, but the question of what should be placed there was never resolved. Beneath the Arch is the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, France’s main war shrine.
Again, this already is well covered with good VT tips. It is easily found where the major road, the Champs Élysées, finishes at the Place de Gaulle (formerly Place de l’Étoile). Directions: Metro Line 1, 2, RER A : Charles-de-Gaulle Etoile
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Like spokes on a gigantic bicycle wheel, twelve streets feed into the motorway that circles the celebrated Arc de Triomphe. The most famous of these streets is the Champs Elysees, which extends all the way southeast to the Jardin des Tuileries on the north bank of the Seine. From the top of the Arc one has the best view of the city anywhere except from one of the observation decks at the Eiffel Tower. If crossing the motorway around the Arc looks daunting, don't worry, because there is actually a tunnel going under the street from the northeast corner of the Champs Elysees. There may be others as well, but that's the one I saw and used. Leave a Comment Directions: Metro Line 1, 2, RER A : Charles-de-Gaulle Etoile
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When my friend Linda (VTer 36waterfalls) told me she would come to Paris to spend a day with me, I asked her what she would like to do while in Paris and since going up the Arc du Triomphe was one of the things she hadn't done, we decided to do it together!
The Arc du Triomphe is one of Paris's most recognizable monuments. Sitting at the center of the Place de l'Étoile-Charles de Gaulle, its history dates back to 1806, when Napoleon laid out the cornerstone of what was supposed to be a monument to the glory of his army. However, by the time Napoleon's Empire fell, the Arch still hadn't been completed. It was finished under Louis-Philipe in 1836 and now serves to honour all French soldiers and commemorate France's victories. In 1920, on Armistice Day, the tomb of the unknown soldier was added at the foot of the Arch, next to an eternal flame that burns in memory of all those who were killed during the two World Wars and haven't been identified.
The Arc du Triomphe is over 50 m tall and 45 m wide. It is possible to go up to the top of the Arc (after climbing quite a few steps!) for a great view of the Champs-Elysees, but Linda and I both prefered the view from the Arc du Triomphe to the Grand Arche de la Defense, which sits at the center of Paris's business district. It's also quite interesting and impressive to watch cars manoeuvre the large roundabout that surrounds the Arc du Triomphe!
You can go up the Arc du Triomphe during the day or during the evening, every day of the week. Admission costs 8 Euros but you can use your Museum Pass if you have one. Leave a Comment Phone: 01 55 37 73 77Directions: At the end of the Avenue des Champs-Elysees (metro Charles de Gaule-Etoile)
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On the end of the Champs-Elysées, on the Chaillot hill, stretches itself, the wide Place de Gaulle.
From there, goes out in the radial system, more than twelve big arteries.
In the middle of the place, is placed, completely isolated, mighty, and impressive, the Arc de Triomphe.
It was built by Napoleon Bonapartes as monument in the order for his "big army" and was begun by Chalgrin in the year 1806.
In the year 1836, the construction was completed.
The Arch is 55 meters high, 45 meters wide, and has only one single gate and a helix stairway with 282 steps.
The history of the monument is shown in a small museum in the inside of the construction.
The best visit time is in the early morning because the light lets the sculptures then appear especially plastic, or in the late afternoon, then, the sun sinks over the roof of the Arch of the triumph.
The wonderful outlook of the 55 meters high terrace of the Arch is an unforgettable experience.
One overlooks the entire boulevard of the Louvre, until of La Défense, and the place in form of a star, Place Charles de Gaulle. Leave a Comment Phone: 01 55 37 73 77Directions: Metro Line 1, 2 RER A : Charles-de-Gaulle EtoileWebsite: www.monum.fr
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after napoleon's victory in the battle of austerlitz in 1805 he commissioned the arc de triomphe to commemorate that event. the arch was not completed until 1836. the tomb of the french unknown soldier from WWI is buried under the arch. the arch has several interesting reliefs, "the battle of aboukir", "the triumph of napoleon", "departure of the volunteers", "general marceau's funeral" and "the battle of austerlitz". a viewing area on the top of the arch is open 10:00AM to 10:30PM. Directions: Metro Line 1, 2, RER A : Charles-de-Gaulle Etoile
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This most monumental of all the triumphal arches was constructed at the request of Naplolean I. He decided on this after his victory at Austerlitz, and imagined himself and his victorious armies going through it each time upon their return to Paris.
Its construction began in 1806 and wasn't finished until 1836 under King Louis-Philippe.
Its entire decoration belongs to the great tradition of sculpture of the first half of the 19th C. Groups, figures, friezes, and bas-reliefs are signature works by Jean-Pierre Cortot, Antoine Etex, and James Pradier.
But the most celebrated sculpture would be: 'La Marseillaise' by Francois Rude.
Carved around the top of the Arc are the names of the great victories of the Revolutionary and Napolenic eras. Inside are the names of lesser victories and the names of 558 French generals.
With its 'Tomb of the Unknown Soldier' and 'Memorial Flame', the Arc has become a revered symbol to French patriotism.
Twelve important avenues radiate from this monument, including the Champs Élysées. Leave a Comment Directions: Metro Line 1, 2, RER A : Charles-de-Gaulle Etoile
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Anyone who comes to Paris probably knows about the Arc de Triomphe and I doubt I can add anything to their knowledge, however it is worth a close look at the detail of the monument and also pausing at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. The French are very wise in preserving their heritage through cermony and symbol and this is a great one. The tomb is from WWI and each day the flame is rekindled and fresh flowers set in place. Leave a Comment Directions: Metro Line 1, 2, RER A : Charles-de-Gaulle Etoile
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