Arc De Triomphe

Category: Lieu Culturel > Monument

Un des monuments les plus emblématiques de la capitale

Souhaité par Napoléon Ier dès 1806, l'Arc de triomphe est inauguré en 1836 par le roi des Français, Louis-Philippe, qui le dédie aux armées de la Révolution et de l'Empire.
C'est aujourd'hui l'un des monuments les plus emblématiques de la capitale. Le Soldat inconnu est inhumé sur le terre-plein en 1921.
La flamme du souvenir y est ravivée tous les jours à 18h30. Une vue imprenable nous attend si l'on grimpe à son sommet !

Practical information

Place
Place Charles-de-Gaulle
75008 Paris 8
+33155377377

Route planner

Accessibility info

Access
Charles de Gaule Etoile metro station

Opening hours
Every day from 10:00 to 22:15

Website
https://www.paris-arc-de-triomphe.fr

Instagram page
https://www.instagram.com/arcdetriomphe_paris/

Twitter page
https://twitter.com/ArcDeTriomphe

Current and upcoming events

Les Journées de l'Architecture 2024 à l'Arc de Triomphe, atelier Monumental

This design exhibition takes over the Arc de Triomphe’s inner chambers for Paris Design Week 2026.

L’Arc de Triomphe hosts "La Tempête," the new exhibition by Jérémy Pradier-Jeauneau, running September 9 to October 4, 2026. Presented for Paris Design Week, it traces an artistic journey through sculpture, installations and design, up to the monument’s acrotère, exceptionally accessible to visitors.

Heritage Days 2026 in Paris: visit the iconic Arc de Triomphe for free

For the 43rd edition of Heritage Days in Paris, the Arc de Triomphe will open its doors to you free of charge! Join us on Saturday, September 19 and Sunday, September 20, 2026 for a unique immersion into the history of this iconic monument at the heart of the capital.

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.

The Arc de Triomphe, the emblematic monument at the top of the Champs-Élysées

The Arc de Triomphe, the emblematic monument on the Champs-Élysées that sits at the center of the Place de l'Étoile, is a must-see on your visit to Paris!

Past events

Heatwave in Paris: Arc de Triomphe trims its visiting hours in the coming days

The heatwave again upends the Paris agenda: due to the extreme heat this August, the Arc de Triomphe has drastically cut its opening hours to the public on August 12, 13 and 14, 2026.

Éphéméride : Ça s'est passé un 15 août à Paris

On this day in history: the cornerstone of the Arc de Triomphe was laid in Paris.

On August 15, 1806, the first stone of the Arc de Triomphe was laid, erected by order of Napoleon I to perpetuate the memory of the victories of the French armies. Here is the story of the moment that gave birth to one of Paris’s symbols.

Tour de France 2026: this vantage point atop the Arc de Triomphe offers an unbeatable view of the finish.

Le Tour de France 2026 reaches its final stretch on Sunday, July 26 in Paris, with a finish on the Champs-Élysées after a detour through Montmartre. To ensure you don’t miss the sprint, the Arc de Triomphe is unusually opening its terrace from 4:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., with advance booking mandatory.

Commemoration of May 8, 2026: how to attend the Arc de Triomphe ceremony in Paris?

On May 8, you can’t visit the Arc de Triomphe, and for a good reason: the day is dedicated to commemorating the end of World War II and the soldiers who fought for France. The ceremony is open to the public—here’s how to attend.

This little-known detail of the Place de l'Étoile in Paris inspired the monogram of a major fashion house.

In Paris, even a detail of street furniture can enter the luxury legend. Behind this iconic monogram lies an inspiration drawn from the Place de l'Étoile, at the foot of the 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.

Nights of Reading 2026 in Paris: An Evening Walk Around the Arc de Triomphe Following in Victor Hugo’s Footsteps

Join us on a nighttime stroll through Victor Hugo’s Paris at the Arc de Triomphe, as part of the 2026 Nights of Reading, taking place from January 22 to 24.

Clair Obscur, Expédition 33 : ces lieux qui existent réellement à Paris

Clair Obscur, Expedition 33: The Game Locations That Really Exist in Paris

A true global hit, the video game Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 transports players into a universe where several locations are directly inspired by Paris. We reveal the real-life sites you can explore in the French capital for an authentic immersion into the City of Light.