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Arc de Triomphe
Arc de Triomphe
The Arc de Triomphe stands at the center of radiating avenues, with sculpted surfaces and a memorial beneath the arch. The rooftop is a separate ticketed visit. Approach through the pedestrian passage and give the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier and its flame respectful space.
Download the free guideEnglish · 2 pages · Color + monochrome
Take a look inside
Before you go
- Find it
- Place Charles de Gaulle, Paris
- Visiting hours
- Opening hours change by season; check the official calendar and current access notices.
- Admission & costs
- Rooftop and monument visits are ticketed; check concessions and current memorial-access arrangements.
Hours and admission may change. Check the official site before setting out.
Getting there
- On arrivalUse the underground pedestrian passage from the Champs-Élysées or Avenue de la Grande Armée; never cross the traffic circle.
A little time. A closer look.
The Arc de Triomphe stands at the center of radiating avenues, with sculpted surfaces and a memorial beneath the arch. The rooftop is a separate ticketed visit. Approach through the pedestrian passage and give the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier and its flame respectful space.
Something to notice
Compare the scale of the arch with one carved detail. Notice how the avenues draw lines away from the monument.
A little consideration
Respect barriers and historic surfaces. Leave stonework untouched and follow visitor and photography rules.
A small companion, in full.
The actual guide, just as it downloads. One PDF, with the same guide in color and monochrome. Print only the page you prefer.
Download the free guideEnglish · 2 pages · Color + monochrome
Printing & foldingMake it a pocket guide.
Choose an edition, print one page, and fold it into a small companion for your day.
Check your paper size and printer settings before printing.
Print one page
Choose page 1 for color or page 2 for monochrome. Use A4 or US Letter, portrait, and Fit to Page. Print single-sided, with duplex off.
Make two folds
With the printed side facing you, fold the right half behind the left along the vertical guide. Then fold the bottom half behind the top.
Open and explore
Arc de Triomphe is your front cover. Open once for practical details, then fully for context, QR links and your own notes.
Sources & freshness Facts checked: 2026-10-12
Information may have changed. Check the destination’s official website before visiting.