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Arc de Triomphe

Arc de Triomphe is a historic monument in or near Paris, with a visit centred on principal architecture, public exterior and setting and historic details.

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Arc de Triomphe Benh LIEU SONG · CC BY-SA 3.0
Typical visit
1 hour 30 minutes
Setting
Outdoor
Region
Île-de-France
Last checked
10 Aug 2026

Why visit

Arc de Triomphe is a historic monument in or near Paris, valued for the way it brings together place, history and physical evidence in a setting that can be understood on foot. At Arc de Triomphe, focus on principal architecture, public exterior and setting, historic details.

What you will see

  • principal architecture.
  • public exterior and setting.
  • historic details.

History

Napoleon ordered the monument in 1806; it was completed in 1836 and later became the setting for the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier.

Visitor tips

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    Confirm the current public entrance or trailhead before departure.

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    Allow extra time for security, parking, steep approaches, queues or weather where relevant.

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    Respect worship, conservation, protected-landscape and photography rules shown on site.

About Île-de-France

Paris and its surrounding royal, religious and medieval heritage, from major national collections to former court residences.

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