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(Local Name: Arc de Triomphe) The Arc de Triomphe de l'Etoile is dedicated to the glory of the victorious French armies of the Revolution and the First Empire. Napoleon ordered the building of this mighty structure in 1806 but did not live to see its completion in 1836. It was designed by JF Chalgrin (1739-1811) and completely restored in 1988-89.
Hobbies & Activities category: Architecture - Roman, Greek, classical;  Historic site;  Military attraction or museum;  Architecture - Neo-Classical
Attractions within Triumphal Arch

East and West Front

On the east and west fronts of the arch, which is 50m/164ft high and 45m/148ft wide, are four reliefs with over-lifesize figures depicting the departure, the victories and the glorious return of
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Tomb of the Unknown Soldier

At the foot of the Arc de Triomphe is the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, dedicated in 1921 as a memorial to the dead of World War I. Every evening at 6:30 p.m. a small delegation of old soldiers
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Viewing Platform

From the viewing platform (reached in a lift by way of an intermediate level) are panoramic views, among the most striking in Paris, along the 12 avenues which radiate from the Place de l'Etoile (
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Address
Paris - Arc de Triomphe / Tomb of the Unknown Soldier
Place Charles-de-Gaulle
F-75008 Paris
France
Website
Hours
October 1 to March 31
MonTueWedThuFriSatSun
Open10:0010:0010:0010:0010:0010:0010:00
Closed22:3022:3022:3022:3022:3022:3022:30
April 1 to September 30
MonTueWedThuFriSatSun
Open10:0010:0010:0010:0010:0010:0010:00
Closed23:0023:0023:0023:0023:0023:0023:00
Always closed on:
New Year's Day (January 1)
May Day / Labor Day (May 1)
Bastille Day - France (July 14)
Remembrance Day / 1918 Armistice Day (November 11)
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Cost
Adult8.00 Euros
Group of 20 or more6.20 Euros
Youth 25 & under5.00 Euros
Child 17 & underFREE
Tips
This site has both an elevator and 284 steps. There is a ceremony daily at 6:30 pm.
Disabled
Full facilities for persons with disabilities.
Guides
Guided tour included with admission.
Facilities
Gift shop
Transit
Metro: Charles de Gaulle-Etoile; RER: Charles de Gaulle-Etoile; Bus: 22, 30, 31, 52, 73, 92
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