Arc de Triomphe
Napoleon ordered the construction of the imposing Arc de Triomphe at the western end of the Champs-Élysées to honor the Grande Armee during the Napoleonic Wars. The arch, which is the biggest of its sort in the world, is embellished with a number of magnificent sculptures that were painstakingly carved. The names of the battles fought under the first French Republic and Napoleon's Empire, as well as the generals who fought in them, are listed beneath the arch. The well-known tomb of The Unknown Soldier can also be found by travelers. The soldier who is now interred there is intended to stand in for all the unidentified or unaccounted-for soldiers who perished in World War I. Since it was first lighted in the 1920s, the flame that was ignited when the soldier was laid to rest has not gone out, and it is rekindled every night at 6:30 p.m. by a member of the armed forces.
Visitors can climb to the top of the arch and view the entirety of Paris in addition to simply appreciating it. Most visitors are astounded by the enormous size of the building. Alternatively, use the underground passageway close to the subway that goes straight to the building's foundation.
Depending on the season, the viewing deck and the inside of the arch are open daily from 10 a.m. to 10:30 or 11 p.m. The arch is free to view from the outside, but individuals over the age of 17 must pay 13 euros ($13) to ascend to the top. The arch is free to enter for anyone under the age of 17. Charles de Gaulle Étoile, which serves lines 1, 2, and 6 as well as RER A, is the closest metro station.
Location: Place Charles de Gaulle
Website: http://arc-de-triomphe.monuments-nationaux.fr/
Price & Hours:
- Free to view;
- 13 euros (about $13) entry fee;
- 10 a.m.-10:30 or 11 p.m. daily
Googe Rating: 4.7/5.0
