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Classic Red Route
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Go for: Entry tickets
Duration: Flexible
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Go for: Entry tickets with rooftop access
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Go for: Paris City Card
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Go for: Combo tours
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Discounted tickets
Children under the age of 18 and EU citizens under the age of 25 enjoy free access to the Arc de Triomphe.
Cancelation policy
Only some of these tickets can be canceled or rescheduled. Please go through the cancelation policy for each before booking your experience.
Since 11 November 1920, the Arc de Triomphe has housed the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. After deciding against honoring an anonymous soldier chosen at random in the Pantheon, the Chamber of Deputies voted unanimously for the burial of the Unknown Soldier at the Arc de Triomphe. 2 years after the burial, the idea of a Flame of Remembrance was met with enthusiastic approval which has never been extinguished since 1923.
The names of 158 battles fought by the French First Republic and the First French Empire are engraved on the attic and the inner facades under the grand arches. The names of 660 military leaders who served in the French Revolution Wars and the Napoleonic Wars are inscribed on the inner faces of the small arches. These inscriptions serve as a memorial to the many who lost their lives serving the country.
The Arc de Triomphe houses a small museum dedicated to the history and significance of the monument, located just below the observation deck. The museum displays historical exhibits, including artifacts, photographs, drawings, models of the arch, and information about the wards and the soldiers who lost their lives during the French Revolutionary and Napoleonic Wars.
Created between 1833 and 1836, each of the pillars is adorned by different sculpted groups. The Departure of the Volunteers by François Rude illustrates the conscription of 1792 when 200,000 men organized defense against foreign armies aligned against the revolutionaries; Napoleon's Triumph by Jean-Pierre Cortot signifies the expansion of the Napoleonic Empire in 1810; The Resistance by Antoine Etex symbolizes the nation's resistance to invasion in 1814; and The Peace by Antoine Etex constitutes the return of peace to France after the Treaty of Paris of 1815.
Last entry: The last access to the monument is 45 minutes before closing time.
Closed: January 1st, May 1st, May 8 (morning), July 14 (morning), November 11 (morning), and December 25.
Best time to visit: The best time to visit Arc de Triomphe is during early mornings or before closing at night. The best time of the year to visit is during the off-season, from September to December and February to May.
Arc de Triomphe hoursArc de Triomphe is located at Arc de Triomphe, Place Charles-de-Gaulle, 75008 Paris.
There are no restaurants within the Arc de Triomphe. However, you can dine at these places around Arc de Triomphe:
The following are some stay options around Arc de Triomphe:
The following are some sights around the Arc de Triomphe that are a must-visit when in Paris!
A. You can either pick between a standard ticket that lets you access the rooftop or a combo ticket that gives you access to the Arc de Triomphe and a Seine River cruise, access to the Eiffel Tower, a guided tour of Champs-Elysees, or a visit to the Palace of Versailles. Note that both are skip-the-line Arc de Triomphe tickets.
A. The standard Arc de Triomphe tickets with rooftop access are priced at €16. However, prices vary if you opt for combo tours or guided tours.
A. It depends on the Arc de Triomphe ticket you choose to book. While some tickets offer a full refund on canceling tickets up to 48-72 hours in advance, there may be no refund available on cancelation for others. Please check before you make your reservation.
A. Children under the age of 18 and EU citizens under the age of 25 enjoy free access to the Arc de Triomphe. Disabled civilians, journalists, and architecture students also enjoy free entry. The Arc de Triomphe is also free on Saturdays and Sundays of the European Heritage Days (3rd week of September) and the first Sunday of the month from January 1 to March 31 and from November 1 to December 31.
A. You can get to the top by booking your Arc de Triomphe tickets online. With this ticket, you can climb the 284 steps to reach the rooftop. Lift service is reserved for those with reduced mobility, pregnant women, and visitors with small children.
A. The Arc de Triomphe opening hours are 10am to 11pm from April 1 to September 30 and 10am to 10:30pm from October 1 to March 31. The last admission is 45 minutes before the monument closes.
A. It takes roughly 45 minutes to 1.5 hours to explore the Arc de Triomphe.