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Rooftop access to the Arc de Triomphe
Inspired by the great arches of Ancient Rome, Napoleon commissioned the Arc de Triomphe shortly after his victory at Austerlitz. He did not live to see it completed, but the result was a monument as elaborate as it is symbolic.
On its four pillars you will find sculpted reliefs, an ornamental frieze of soldiers, and an impressive list of the names of 128 battles and 558 generals. Its construction took nearly thirty years… and it was worth it.
At the base of the arch, the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier pays tribute to the 1.3 million French soldiers who died in World War I. Since 1921, the eternal flame has remained lit and is rekindled every evening at 18:30.
In addition, the ticket includes access to an exhibition at the top with screens and models explaining the monument’s importance. Ideally, visit it before or after going up to the rooftop to complete the experience.
The Arc de Triomphe stands in the middle of the large roundabout at Place Charles de Gaulle, where the Champs-Élysées and twelve avenues meet. For safety reasons, it is not possible to cross the roadway directly.
To access the monument, use the stairs on the north side of the Champs-Élysées, which lead to a clearly signposted network of underground pedestrian tunnels. These tunnels take you directly to the official entrance.