Arc de Triomphe du Carrousel
Arc de Triomphe du Carrousel
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Neighborhood: Louvre / Palais-Royal
From the majestic Louvre to the regal Palais-Royal, this neighborhood oozes luxury. The grand arches along Rue de Rivoli are shadowed by mosaics in front of decorated vitrines and hotels. Place Vendôme is lined with the world’s best jewelers and their glittering window displays. Every other establishment has someone to open the door for you or park your car. You can spend hours gazing at its haute couture shops or lingering over a meal at any of its chic eateries. After all that indulgence, the Tuileries gardens provide stately respite, while theaters compete for your applause. It's a neighborhood that draws admirers from around the world, all attracted to the luxe life in Paris.
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- Palais Royal – Musée du Louvre • 4 min walk
- Tuileries • 5 min walk
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Toryu
Reading, UK820 contributions
Jan 2020 • Family
Be prepared. You will be going up 15 stories (about 50m) mainly on spiral staircases.
You will be winded, but not just from the climb but also from the view from the top.
Is it the best for sightseeing from above? Not really. It does not have the same atmosphere as the Eiffel Tower or, for that matter, the same amount of room for the whole crowd of people you'll probably meet at the top bu, being situated at the intersection of 12 avenues, there will be quite a few sights for you to look at.
Tip: between November 2019 and March 2020, you can climb for free on Sundays (saving you €12 per person).
If in the city, be sure to take advantage of that.
You will be winded, but not just from the climb but also from the view from the top.
Is it the best for sightseeing from above? Not really. It does not have the same atmosphere as the Eiffel Tower or, for that matter, the same amount of room for the whole crowd of people you'll probably meet at the top bu, being situated at the intersection of 12 avenues, there will be quite a few sights for you to look at.
Tip: between November 2019 and March 2020, you can climb for free on Sundays (saving you €12 per person).
If in the city, be sure to take advantage of that.
Written January 10, 2020
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Vadim
Murmansk, Russia34,571 contributions
Oct 2019
Paris is full of sights that remind you of the brilliant victories of Napoleon. The streets bear the names of his marshals and generals. Les Invalides in addition to the grave of Bonaparte himself are also filled with guns and military trophies of rhe Great army, The column cast from captured Russian and Austrian cannons captured at the battle of Austerlitz stands on the nearby place Vendome. This arch, which is a replica of the arch of Septimius Severus in Rome, was also built in honor of the victory at Austerlitz in 1805. Looking at this arch, you might think that Napoleon needed it to enter the Louvre. However, this is not the case. Only this arch remains from the former ensemble. Missing element is the Tuileries Palace burned down during the Paris commune. It was here that the little corporal who became the French Emperor was supposed to enter the former Royal Palace. But there is no Palace. Bronze horses from the Venetian Cathedral of San Marco, captured by Napoleon during the Italian campaign, are also missing. To be fair, it was a second-degree robbery. The Venetians themselves stole horses (presumably by the sculptor Phidias) when robbing Constantinople in 1204. After the Emperor's deportation to the island of St. Elena's horses had to be returned in 1815. The bronze chariot of the work Bosio has filled the empty space.
Written September 27, 2020
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BrakiWorldTraveler
Belgrade, Serbia19,455 contributions
Dec 2019
This Triumphal Arch stands between the Tullier park and the glass pyramid of Louvre. It was built by Napoleon to celebrate the Austerlitz victory.
The Arch is on a much smaller scale than its more famous sister one few km west, but is more decorated wtih Corinthian columns and a quadriga on top.
It forms a perfect line (Triumphal line) with the Etoile one and modern La Defense one further west.
The Arch is on a much smaller scale than its more famous sister one few km west, but is more decorated wtih Corinthian columns and a quadriga on top.
It forms a perfect line (Triumphal line) with the Etoile one and modern La Defense one further west.
Written January 26, 2020
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Dimitris L
Sydney, Australia50,924 contributions
Oct 2019
The Arc de Triomphe du Carrousel is a beautiful monument. It is not to be confused with the other, more famous, Arc de Triomphe, at the end of the Avenue des Champs Elysees. They are two different triumphal arches. The Arc de Triomphe du Carrousel is located opposite the entrance to the Louvre Museum. There is no huge traffic roundabout around it! It is a bit smaller in size than the other one. Its construction was completed in 1808 and it was to commemorate Napoleon's victories in war at the time. It is definitely worth checking out, and you probably will if you visit the Louvre.
Written September 22, 2020
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Roberts69
Northampton, UK18,912 contributions
Nov 2022
I came across the 'Arc de Triomphe du Carrousel' after walking through the Jardin des Tuileries towards the Louvre. Built between 1806 and 1808 to commemorate Napoleon's military victories in the Wars of the Third and Fourth Coalitions this triumphal arch is half the size of the Arc de Triomphe de l'Étoile and not as impressive. Worth a look if passing but don't make a special trip to see it.
Written December 5, 2022
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Sarah
England, UK83 contributions
Jun 2022 • Couples
We entered here as it was part of our museum pass so we wanted to get our moneys worth. Be aware there are SO MANY STAIRS. Many people were having to take breaks and as they were winding they made me feel quite dizzy. A good leg workout. Toilets and information was available about half way up (and a break from the stairs). Nice view of the Eiffel Tower from the top but probably wouldn’t have paid specifically for the experience. Enjoyed the view for 5 mins then had to walk all the way back down.
Written April 10, 2023
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Wander & Wonder
Singapore, Singapore1,702 contributions
Dec 2019 • Family
After coming out from Louvre, we walked towards the Arc de Triomphe du Carrousel which is a triumphal arch, located along the way towards Tuileries Gardens. It was built to commemorate Napoleon's military victories. The Arc is 1/2 the size compared to Arc de Triomphe de l'Étoile.
Written February 6, 2020
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Ben F
Bloomington, IN1,817 contributions
Jul 2022 • Solo
Anyone with sights set on the Louvre can also enjoy seeing this grand, powerful-looking arch, since it’s so close to the museum. I didn’t have viewing it as an activity on my to-do list; I just stumbled upon it after the Louvre and realized how neat it was. Sometimes the best things in a city are discovered impromptu!
Written June 12, 2023
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Thomas V
Oakland, CA17,553 contributions
Dec 2023 • Couples
It's a smaller arch, but right in your line of vision from the big Arc de Triomphe, looking directly toward the Louvre. That was the urban design, a straight line with monuments along the way. This Arc leads to the gardens and stone plaza in front of the Louvre.
Written January 31, 2024
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Adrienne K
Belmopan, Belize416 contributions
Jul 2019
Across from Palais du Louvre is Arc de Triomphe du Carrousel. It is stunningly beautiful and is the entrance to the Tuileries Garden. You can't miss it and will most definitely pull out your camera to get pictures.
Written June 9, 2020
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Bob H
Berlin, Germany
Are there specific hours at which one can see the Arc de Triomphe du Carrousel?
Written April 19, 2015
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