Discover the secrets of the Parisian landmark that everyone knows but few people experience: the Arc de Triomphe. The world’s second-largest triumphal arch (at 51m) was commissioned by Napoleon Bonaparte аnd completed in the 1830s to commemorate French soldiers who fought during the Napoleonic Wars. It is located at the western end of the exclusive Avenue des Champs-Elysees, known for its shops, restaurants, and hotels.Though walking around the arch is free, access to the museum and the impressive viewing terrace requires a ticket.
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Experience one of Paris’s ‘secret’ viewpoints. See the Champs-Elysees panorama by night. Get inside one of the city’s architectural icons
The Arc de Triomphe is located on Place Charles de Gaulle. Metro stop: Kléber (line 6), Georges V (line 1), or Charles de Gaulle Etoile (line 1, 2, 6). Do not stand in line at the ticket office! Go straight to the security check and then present your ticket at the stairs.