The Arc De Triomphe is located at one end of Paris’s most famous avenue, the Champs Elysees and is at the centre of the Place Charles de Gaulle, also known as the “Place de l’Étoile”.
The triumphal arch is older than the Eiffel Tower and was erected by the Emperor Napoleon in 1806 to commemorate France’s military prowess and honors those who fought for France, in particular, those who fought during the Napoleonic Wars.
Visitors can admire the arch from below at the ground level as you finish your window-shopping on the Champs Elysees or get up close and personal by taking the underground pass that leads to the Arc otherwise good luck crossing the street.
My daughter was excited to visit the Arc de Triomphe as she recognizes it as the last leg of the legendary cycling Tour de France race.
We debated whether to make the climb to the top but in the end it was YOLO (you only live once) moment. We threw caution to the wind and climbed the 284 steps to the top of the arch. Whew, it’s quite the climb but well worth the effort to see Paris from that height.
Visiting the Arc de Triomphe is a must-see attraction in Paris and definitely take the time to climb to the top, you will not be disappointed.
View of Arc de Triompe Paris from the Champs Elysees
Arc de Triomphe
The Tomb of the Unknown Soldier was added in 1921 with the ‘eternal flame’ is re-lit every evening at 6:30 pm.
Arc de Triomphe Tomb of the Unknown Soldier
View of Sacre Coeur from the top of Arc de Triomphe
View of the Eiffel Tower from the Top of the Arc de Triomphe
Descending stairs at the Arc de Triomphe
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Thanks for sharing pics! The stairs look a little intimidating though, but that’s probably because I tend to fall down stairs too often.
they are a tad intimidating but there are a couple of cubby holes to rest along the way