Beautiful monument. Worth the climb to the top. I recommend purchasing the Paris Museum Pass to skip the lines (if you plan on visiting other museums).
Arc de Triomphe, Paris
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Arc de Triomphe
Place de l'Etoile, 75008 Paris, France
01 55 37 73 77
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Ranked #23 of 576 attractions in Paris
Type: Landmarks/ Points of Interest, Monuments/ Statues, Architectural Buildings, Historic Sites
Fee: Yes
Recommended length of visit: 1-2 hours
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The Arc de triomphe was begun in 1806, on the orders of Napoleon I to honour the victories of his Grande Armée.Inspired by the great arches of...
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The Arc de triomphe was begun in 1806, on the orders of Napoleon I to honour the victories of his Grande Armée.Inspired by the great arches of antiquity, the monument combines the commemorative with the symbolic and it has always played a major role in the national republican consciousness. Every evening, the flame is lit on the tomb of the Unknown Soldier from the Great War. An exhibition portrays the history and explains its symbolic importance, nationally as well as internationally. The terrace provides superb views both by day and night across the city and its great sweeping avenues.-Opening hours : April to September: from 10 a.m. to 11 p.m.; October to March: from 10 a.m. to 10.30 p.m.-Closed: 1st January, 1st May, 8th May (morning), 14th July (morning), 11th November (morning), 25th December-Entry fees: Adults = 9,5 €; Concessions = 6 €; Free admission: 18-25 years old* (citizens of one of the 27 countries of the EU or are non-European permanent residents of France) * excluding school groups
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We visited the Arc last week on a family trip to Europe. The monument is definitely worth a visit but we elected not to pay and climb since we had already been to the top of the Eiffel Tower that day. After admiring it from afar and underneath my husband and I left our adult children and walked around the...
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Perrysburg, Ohio
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This is a beautiful historic monument with 300+ steps to the top. It is amazing to stand on the top and look at the city and watch the traffic. Be sure to watch the traffic! The roundabout around the Arc is - well I am speachless - it is amazing and dangerous. We were so amazed watching the busses, cars,...
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get in early and climb - offers great views...apparently. Got up early but didn't invest in the effort so now at home having missed out :O(
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Faridabad, India
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Arc De Triomphe is a fantastic historical monument which is a must see. The monument is a arc from where number of roads radiates outwards. The sculpture work on the arc is beautiful.
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Sydney, Australia
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It was a highlight to see the boulevards of Paris stretching out from this point with their tree lined avenues and magnificent buildings. A lift for those like us, not in the first flower of youth, is a most welcome assistance in seeing the city from here.
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Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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Should definitely visit, if not all the way to to top at least worth to visit and take a quick picture at the bottom. Great experience. Going up to the top though made me dizzy, the stairs are very tight and the spirals are very steep, if there are people behind you, you'll feel pressured to walk up faster as...
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Jonesborough, TN
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Napoleon really got it right with the Arc De Triomphe. It is massive. It is impressive. And, I find it awe-inspiring. The size is amazing if you're driving by on the tour bus, but when you stand under it, you're just blown away.
Each of the sculptures is gorgeous -- take time to look at all of them.
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Brisbane
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I never knew that you could go inside it, and walk around the top as well. I was pleasantly surprised and very happy that I had paid the 13 euro entry. I definitely recommend this one. The closer you get to it, the more impressive it all gets. The views from the top are great. The sculptures on the sides...
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Could be a great stuff for people who are interested in history. The view from top is good, but doubt whether it is worth...
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