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Arc de Triomphe


TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #19 of 797 attractions in Paris
Traveler Description:
This world-famous landmark structure has served ever since the days of Napoleon as a symbol of victory for triumphant French troops returning home....... more » This world-famous landmark structure has served ever since the days of Napoleon as a symbol of victory for triumphant French troops returning home. -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 -The entry fees 2008 and 2009: adults = 9 €; concessions (18 to 25) = 5,50 €; free admission for children under 18. « less
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Attraction type: Architectural building, Landmark/point of interest, Monument, Historic site, History museum
Address: Place Charles de Gaulle 75008 Paris
France
Tel: +33 (0)1 55 37 73 77

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5 of 5 stars
MikLat   97 contributions
Texas
Nov 21, 2009

One of the great city monuments and one that is not to be missed. The Arc de Triomphe was much larger and than I had expected. Also it is covered in traffic, something do rarely show in the movies. We got there right as it open and were the first ones to climb the Arc de Triomphe. Get the Paris... more

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5 of 5 stars
rome75   2 contributions
Hollywood
Nov 8, 2009
1/1 found this review helpful

One of the first monuments I visited on my first trip to Paris this past September was the Arc de Triomphe. The landmark was much bigger and taller than I had expected, and little did I know that you could actually climb to the top of it! My Paris Museum Pass was accepted for admission, and I was on my... more

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5 of 5 stars
bbwoo7   47 contributions
Washington D.C.
Jul 19, 2009
1/1 found this review helpful

I saw the Arc de Triomphe as part of a city mini-van tour. We did not stop – we circled. It was an impressive monument. If you have a lot on your itinerary, I think this monument can be appreciated and enjoyed with a drive around. Check out my pictures. more

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4 of 5 stars
PortoExplorer   534 contributions
Porto, Portugal
Jul 12, 2009
1/1 found this review helpful

L'Arc de Triomphe is a magnificent and admirable monument at Place Charles de Gaulle, where Champs Elysees begin. The monument is outstanding, bigger than I ever expected, even without climbing at the top. As usual, is always full of turists, at the surronding square and at the top, not to mention at the queue to buy the ticket to go... more

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5 of 5 stars
kat_addictedtotravel   8 contributions
toronto, ontario
Jun 30, 2009
2/2 found this review helpful

One of the staples of our trip to paris - we went up to the top of the arc about 15 minutes to closing time, and though we rushed to make it before closing, it was well worth it to not come earlier. In the dark, the experience was simply amazing; looking out from the arc, paris was a cornucopia... more

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5 of 5 stars
PrestonTraveller   652 contributions
Jun 1, 2009
3/3 found this review helpful

A famous British comedian once said that the Arc de Triomphe was built in the early nineteenth century in anticipation of the achievement of the French football team in doing the double of winning the World Cup and European Nations Cup in 1998 and 2000 respectively as they had nothing else to be triumphant about! The Arc de Triomphe stands... more

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5 of 5 stars
MsDominique   20 contributions
Toronto, Ontario
Apr 25, 2009
7/7 found this review helpful

At first sight the Arc de Triomphe is just a big arch in Paris, right? Well, maybe ... but if you have time, there's more to the Arc de Triomphe than meets the eye. Observe the Arc from all sides - not just the side facing the Champs Elysees. Take the stairs (or elevator) up ... we took our time,... more

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4 of 5 stars
AntonyAVFC   8 contributions
Birmingham
Mar 20, 2009
6/6 found this review helpful

Like others have said do not try to cross the road, take the well lit tunnel just on from the Metro/RER station exit on Champs Elysees. Be warned there is a lot of climbing and it is all on spiral staircases; I was unaware of this but it was certainly worth it anyhow and you just go at your own... more

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4 of 5 stars
kfcooke   30 contributions
Washington, DC
Jan 30, 2009
4/4 found this review helpful

From the Champs de Elysses boulevard, take the underground tunnel to get to the ticket office; do not try to run across the massive roundabout to get to the Arc, as it is extremely dangerous/stupid. Look for the brown signs showing stairs and a flat passage to guide you to the tunnel. We paid the 10 euros or so to... more

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4 of 5 stars
HelenaBushroe   6 contributions
USA
Dec 10, 2008
0/1 found this review helpful

We visited the Arc de Triomphe last summer. My husband, my two children and myself. It was a great start in Paris. The waves of tourists crowded around it. The monument was truly impressive. The massive structure towered over the roundabout. Those freezes are really incredible. After walking around the arc we headed up the stairs to the exhibition hall... more

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Arc de Triomphe Address

Place Charles de Gaulle, 75008 Paris, France
Tel: +33 (0)1 55 37 73 77