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Arc de Triomphe Arc de Triomphe de l'Étoile
Napoleon's triumphal arch, with a rooftop view straight down the Champs-Élysées.
Photo: Guillaume Abel Blouet / Jean-Nicolas Huyot / Louis-Robert Goust / Jean-François Chalgrin / Wikimedia Commons, Public domain
Commissioned by Napoleon in 1806, the arch honours those who fought for France. Beneath it lies the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, where a flame is rekindled every evening at 18:30.
Climb the 284 steps to the roof for a view of twelve avenues radiating out like a star, and a perfect line from the Louvre to La Défense.
Tickets / priceOctober to March: €16. April to September: €22 (€16 on Wednesdays). Free for under-18s and EU nationals aged 18–25. Source: Official website, checked 2026-10-08
Opening hoursOctober to March: 10:00–22:30 (from 11:00 on Tuesdays). April to September: 10:00–23:00 (from 11:00 on Tuesdays). Last admission 45 minutes before closing. Source: Official website, checked 2026-10-08
Time needed45–75 minutes
Best timeSunset
Getting thereCharles de Gaulle–Étoile (M1, M2, M6, RER A)
AddressPlace Charles de Gaulle, 75008
Booking advice
Booking is recommended at sunset. Never cross the roundabout on foot; use the underground passage from the Champs-Élysées.
Insider tips
- Arrive about 30 minutes before sunset to watch the Eiffel Tower light up from the roof.
- The evening flame ceremony at 18:30 is free and moving to watch.
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