• Your experience

• Discover one of the most emblematic monuments of Paris!

• Enjoy a breathtaking view of the city from the top of this imposing stone structure inspired by ancient arches.

• Containing an impressive collection of historical artifacts and works of art related to the monument and its history, a visit to the Arc de Triomphe offers a deep dive into the history of France and Paris.

• Located at the end of the famous Champs-Elysées avenue, the Arc de Triomphe is a true symbol, bearing the illustrious names of the Nation. It also houses the tomb of the unknown soldier, whose flame is rekindled every evening. A monument not to be missed!

• The terrace provides superb views both by day and night across the city and its great sweeping avenues !

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• Arc de Triomphe opening times

• April 1 to September 30 (Wednesday to Monday 10am - 11pm; Tuesdays 11am - 11pm); October 1 to March 31 (Wednesday to Monday 10am - 10:30pm; Tuesdays 11am - 10:30pm)

• Opening at 11 a.m. during French school vacations.

• Please note that visits will not begin until one hour after the site opens.

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• Annual closures :

• January 1, May 1, May 8, July 14 (morning), November 11 (morning) and December 25

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• Useful information

• Admission to the Arc de Triomphe is free, on presentation of proof of entitlement, for: all young people under 18, residents of the European Union aged 18 to 25 inclusive, holders of the Education Pass, jobseekers, disabled persons and their accompanying adults... (full list available on the monument's website and on site).

• Free admission:

• The monument is free during the Journées Européennes du Patrimoine, on the 3rd weekend of September, and on the first Sunday of each month from November to March.

• Visitor documentation is available on site in French, English, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese, Dutch, Polish, Japanese, Chinese and Russian.

• As part of the Vigipirate plan, there may be a slowdown at the entrance to the monument due to the security controls in place. As a result, priority access cannot be guaranteed during peak periods.
   

Crédits photos : © Jean-Christophe Ballot, © Michel Setboun, © Jean-Luc Laimm, © Ian Kelsall