Please be advised that the Arc de Triomphe will be closed on December 15, 2026, until 3:00 PM.
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Commissioned by Napoleon to celebrate French victories and inaugurated in 1836, the Arc de Triomphe overlooks Place Charles-de-Gaulle, where twelve avenues meet. After 284 steps, the museum space in the attic tells its story. The terrace, 50 metres up, offers a 360° view over the Champs-Élysées, the Eiffel Tower and La Défense. Beneath the arch, the flame on the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier is rekindled every evening.
| Package | Included | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Dated ticket | Museum + terrace, time slot of your choice | €16.50 |
| Arc + Bateaux Parisiens cruise | Top + 1-hour cruise from the Eiffel Tower | €29.50 |
| Arc + Musée d'Orsay | Top + museum admission | €30.40 |
| Arc + 2-day hop-on hop-off bus | Top + hop-on hop-off bus | from €54.35 |
| Arc + cruise + Moulin Rouge | Top + Bateaux-Mouches + show with champagne | from €151.90 |
Free admission for under-18s and for 18-25-year-olds who are EU nationals or residents in France: no need to buy them a ticket.
Welcome to the top of the Arc de Triomphe, the highest point of the Champs-Élysées. At almost 50 metres high, you will enjoy one of the most beautiful views of the capital. Standing at the junction of twelve Parisian avenues and commissioned by Napoleon to celebrate French victories, the Arc de Triomphe has been a must for every visitor since its inauguration in 1836. Located at the western end of the Champs-Élysées, it overlooks the most beautiful avenue in the world. The Eiffel Tower, the Place de la Concorde, the La Défense business district: few of the iconic monuments of Paris escape this 360° viewpoint, at the centre of Place Charles-de-Gaulle-Étoile.
The most unreal experience and breathtaking views of the city.
Not for the faint hearted however as it's spiral staircases you have to travel up and down I'm, no lift option as far as I could see.
Easy to get to from metro. Lovely and helpful staff.



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