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May 3, 2024 · Welcome to the Arc de triomphe. Closed. Next opening on 30 April 2024 at 10:00. See all the schedules. Price : 16€. Free admission for under 26-year-old residents of the EU. Reserve your ticket.
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The Arc de Triomphe de l'Étoile [a] is one of the most famous monuments in Paris, France, standing at the western end of the Champs-Élysées at the centre of Place Charles de Gaulle, formerly named Place de l'Étoile—the étoile or "star" of the juncture formed by its twelve radiating avenues. The location of the arc and the plaza is shared ...
- 15 August 1806
- Neoclassicism
- 50 m (164 ft)
- Place Charles de Gaulle (formerly Place de l'Étoile)
Mar 14, 2024 · Arc de Triomphe, massive triumphal arch in Paris, France, one of the world’s best-known commemorative monuments. The Arc de Triomphe is an iconic symbol of French national identity and took 30 years to build. The Tour de France bicycle race ends near it each year, and the annual military parade marking July 14—known both as French National ...
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Jan 9, 2024 · The Arc de Triomphe was commissioned to commemorate the military victories of the French army, particularly the Battle of Austerlitz. The arch was designed by architect Jean-François-Thérèse Chalgrin. He was inspired by ancient Roman triumphal arches, like the Arch of Titus in the Roman Forum. Compared to many monuments in France, the arch ...
The Arc de Triomphe (Arch of Triumph), in the center of Place Charles de Gaulle in Paris, is one of France’s most famous monuments and listed as a French National Monument. As the world’s second largest triumphal arch, it stands 50 meters high and is an important example of 18th century neo-classicist architecture. Discover the Arc de Triomphe