ARC DE TRIOMPHE a Unique View of the Champs-Élysées, the World’S Most Beautiful Avenue
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www.tourisme.monuments-nationaux.fr ARC DE TRIOMPHE A unique view of the Champs-Élysées, the world’s most beautiful avenue. The Arc de triomphe was begun in 1806, on the orders of ACCESS Napoleon I to honour the victories of his Grande Armée. Inspired by the great arches of antiquity, this iconic monument bears the names of battles and generals from the Revolution and the First Empire. Every evening, the flame is lit on the tomb of the Unknown Soldier from the Great War. The terrace provides superb views both by day and night across the city and its great sweeping avenues. RECEPTION Subject to modification. Open 1st April to 30th September: from 10 a.m. to 11 p.m. 1st October to 31st March: from 10 a.m. to 10.30 p.m. Last admission 45 minutes before closing time. North-west Paris Closed Metro: Charles de Gaulle-Étoile. 1st January, 1st May, 8th May (morning), 14th July (morning), lines 1-2-6 11th November (morning) and 25th December RER A: Charles de Gaulle-Étoile Accessibility Number of floors visited during the tour: 3 (284 steps) INFORMATIONS Lift-escalator and ramps for persons with reduced mobility ARC DE TRIOMPHE Place Charles de Gaulle 75008 Paris FACILITIES Reservation required reservations.arcdetriomphe@ Seating available during the tour monuments-nationaux.fr Lavatories Gift shop Pre-booking form for download on our website: www.paris-arc-de-triomphe.fr Parking for coaches (avenue des Ternes, place de la Concorde) PARIS ÎLE-DE-FRANCE CHAMPS ÉLYSÉES / ARC DE TRIOMPHE TOURS Unaccompanied tour with guide booklet French, English, German, Italian, Spanish, Dutch, Portuguese, Japanese, Chinese, Russian, Arab Reservations: at least 1 month before Duration: 45 min Lecture tour ACCESS French, English Reservations: tel.: (33) (0)1 44 54 19 30 - fax: (33) (0)1 44 54 19 31 [email protected] RATES 2019 OUT OF CATEGORY Rate for tourism professionals North-west Paris and groups (minimum 20 people) Metro: Charles de Gaulle-Étoile. Concessions lines 1-2-6 10 € RER A: Charles de Gaulle-Étoile @ Pro E-ticketing INFORMATIONS Adults ARC DE TRIOMPHE 12 € Place Charles de Gaulle 75008 Paris Free admission: minors under 18 * Reservation required Free admission: 18-25 years old reservations.arcdetriomphe@ (EU nationals and regularised EU residents) monuments-nationaux.fr * excluding school groups Pre-booking form for download on our website: www.paris-arc-de-triomphe.fr USEFUL ADDRESSES Paris Tourist and Convention Office www.parisinfo.com Ile-de-France Regional Tourist Board www.visitparisregion.com Nearby national monuments: Sainte-Chapelle Conciergerie PARIS IDF Towers of Notre-Dame Cathedral Pantheon Non contractual document - September 2018 Chapelle expiatoire.