Arc de triomphe

Spring Drawing Festival 2026 at the Arc de Triomphe: A Blooming Exhibition

The Arc de Triomphe is taking part in the 2026 edition of Printemps du Dessin by hosting a unique exhibition, open to visitors from March 21 to April 19, 2026.

Les Jardins du Presbourg, an upscale restaurant just steps from the Arc de Triomphe

At the foot of the Arc de Triomphe, Les Jardins du Presbourg offers a delightful dining experience in the 16th arrondissement of Paris. This restaurant, crafted by architect and designer Martin Brudnizki, features a hearty menu that blends classic French cuisine with Mediterranean influences, all set within a lush, enchanting botanical setting.

New Year's Eve 2026 on the Champs-Élysées: music, tribute... everything you need to know about the video mapping and fireworks display

On December 31, 2025, hundreds of thousands of people are expected to flock to the Champs-Élysées to ring in the new year in grand style. As every year, the City of Paris has planned a spectacular video mapping projection on the Arc de Triomphe, followed by the traditional fireworks display. But what can spectators look forward to? A musical score by Ena Eno and André Manoukian for the light and sound show, along with a completely female-led playlist for the fireworks… Here’s everything you need to know about the festivities and fireworks scheduled for Wednesday evening.

10 Years Since the Paris Agreement: Greenpeace colors Place de l'Étoile in Red to Protest inaction

The Place de l’Étoile was splashed in red this Friday to mark the tenth anniversary of the Paris climate agreement. Greenpeace unfurled banners reading "10 Years of Climate Sabotage," highlighting the lack of progress since 2015, according to Le Parisien. This striking protest serves as a reminder that the goal of limiting global warming to 1.5 °C is still far out of reach.

New Year's Eve on the Champs-Elysées: practical information to make your evening easier

Every year, Parisians celebrate the New Year on the Champs-Elysées. But this evening can prove difficult if you're not well prepared. Here are our tips and practical information for New Year's Eve on December 31 on the most beautiful avenue in the world.

Contes et histoires 2025: a show and theatrical tour in the heart of the Arc de Triomphe

Contes et histoires, the event that lets you discover national monuments with your family during the Christmas holidays, is back for a new edition, from December 20, 2025, to January 4, 2026. It's an opportunity to explore the unmissable Arc de Triomphe in Paris.

Octobre Rose 2025: the Eiffel Tower and other Parisian landmarks lit up in pink this Tuesday evening

The Eiffel Tower and other Parisian landmarks will be decked out in pink this Tuesday evening, September 30, 2025, to mark the launch of Pink October. It's an opportunity to raise awareness of breast cancer, before a month of fund-raising events.

Strike and demonstration: exceptional closure of the Arc de Triomphe this Thursday, September 18, 2025

Due to the industrial action on September 18, 2025, the Arc de Triomphe is closing exceptionally this Thursday. We take a look at the situation and refund conditions.

Monument Jeu d'Enfant 2025: visit and family toy library at the Arc de Triomphe in Paris

The Arc de Triomphe opens its doors to families on the weekend of October 18 and 19, 2025, for the latest edition of the Monument Jeu d'Enfant event.

The Tomb of the Unknown Soldier: history and significance of this monument beneath the Arc de Triomphe

In the center of Paris, a place magnetized by history attracts glances as well as silence. Just beneath the Arc de Triomphe, a discreet but powerful symbol links the living to those never seen again. Few really know its origins, yet every evening, a flame watches over it tirelessly ...

Attend the rekindling ceremony at the tomb of the unknown soldier under the Arc de Triomphe

Every evening, under the Arc de Triomphe, you can attend a free, silent ceremony in tribute to the soldiers who died for France. At 6.30pm, the Flame of the Nation, on the tomb of the Unknown Soldier, is rekindled to burn endlessly. We tell you the story of this special ceremony.

Custom Jewelry Design Studio in Paris

Experience a one-of-a-kind adventure by crafting your own jewelry — from bracelets and necklaces to phone charms and keychains — all within a charming Kawaii-inspired setting. Located near the Arc de Triomphe and the Champs-Élysées, My Nice Bracelet is the perfect studio-shop to create a unique Parisian keepsake, celebrate a special occasion (bachelorette party, birthday), or host a team-building activity. You can also explore a second location just steps from the Louvre Palace.

Arc de Triomphe evacuated this morning due to a bomb threat

On the morning of Wednesday December 11, a man reportedly called the police, threatening to blow up the building. A security perimeter was set up directly around the Arc de Triomphe, and the monument was evacuated. Traffic has now returned to normal.

Journées de l'Architecture 2024 at the Arc de Triomphe: a plunge into the heart of history

The Journées Nationales de l'Architecture 2024 offer a unique opportunity to rediscover the Arc de Triomphe through exceptional architectural tours, from Friday, October 18 to Saturday, October 19, 2024. This emblematic monument, located on the Place Charles de Gaulle - Étoile, reveals itself through captivating tours, allowing us to explore its history and monumental architecture in depth.

Paris 2024 Paralympic Games: Agitos installed on the Arc de Triomphe

Three weeks after the Olympic rings were placed on the Eiffel Tower, the Paralympic agitos were hung on another of the capital's landmarks, the Arc de Triomphe!

Europe Day: the Arc de Triomphe will be lit up in blue this Thursday

This Thursday, May 9, 2024, the Arc de Triomphe will be lit up and draped in blue, to mark Europe Day. All the more reason for Parisians to vote in the European elections in June.

Commemorations on November 11, 2023 at the Arc de Triomphe with a visit from the French Patrol

This Saturday, November 11, 2023, we commemorate the Armistice of 1918. In the morning, we head for the Arc de Triomphe for the official ceremony attended by French President Emmanuel Macron. The ceremony will be punctuated by the Patrouille de France taking to the skies over Paris. 3 other ceremonies will also take place at the Arc de Triomphe, so here's the program.

November 11: centenary of the flame of remembrance and video mapping on the Arc de Triomphe

November 11, 2023 marks not only the Armistice of the First World War, but also the centenary of the flame of remembrance beneath the Arc de Triomphe. For an exceptional commemoration, come to the end of the Champs-Elysées.

Brooklyn Fitboxing: we tried out this concept combining boxing and bootcamp, a stone's throw from the Arc de Triomphe

A new gym is opening near the Champs-Elysées, a stone's throw from the Arc de Triomphe, from August 29, 2023. During your session, link up boxing and bootcamp moves to let off steam and strengthen your body!

8-May in Paris: Arc de Triomphe and metro closed, demonstrations prohibited in the area

This Monday, France commemorates the victory of May 8, 1945. Various ceremonies are organized in Paris, including the traditional commemoration of the President of the Republic at the Arc de Triomphe, involving the closure of metro stations and the monument, as well as the prohibition of demonstrations in the area.