Arc De Triomphe Tickets

Pay a visit to the Arc de Triomphe Paris, which ranks as the most popular and iconic landmark of the city, and dates back to the year 1806. Meaning the “Triumphal Arch of the Star,” the Arc de Triomphe is situated at the heart of Place Charles de Gaulle, on the westernmost point of the famous Champs-Élysées avenue. Furthermore, this spectacular monument also has a very historical significance, as it was erected in the honour of the brave soldiers who sacrificed their lives fighting for France during the French Revolution and the Napoleonic Wars.

When visiting this monument with your Arc de Triomphe Tickets, you can get a chance to see the names of all the French generals, along with the victories of the French and a myriad of messages and patriotic quotes inscribed on the inner and outer sides. In addition to that, you can also see the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier from the First World War, located underneath the phenomenal arch.

Also known as the “Tallest Arch in the World,” until the year 1938, Arc de Triomphe remains one of the tallest arches even today, and has several other structures inspired by it, thereby making it one of the most prominent landmarks of Paris.

Get your hands on the Arc de Triomphe Tickets, and enjoy a visit to one of the tallest arches in the world, in addition to learning about this well-known symbol of French history. From the arch, soak in 360-degree views of the Paris cityscape, in addition to other popular attractions here, like the Montmartre, the Eiffel Tower and the Montparnasse Tower, among others. With the tickets being open-dated, you can visit this monument any time within one year of your booking, and enjoy hassle-free and quicker access to this attraction.

The conception of the famous Arc de Triomphe Paris was ordered by Napoleon I, and its design was then conceptualised and implemented by architect Jean-François-Thérèse Chalgrin. It was after his victory in 1805 that Napoleon asked the designer to find a suitable site for the construction of this monument, which would be a column dedicated to the glory of the Grand Army.

The laying of the foundation of this column, however, took 2 years, and the construction of the entire structure was completed years later in 1836. This was because of Chalgrin’s death in 1811, which is when his former pupil Louis-Robert Goust took over as the lead architect of this project. The construction was again put on hold in April 1814, when Napoleon was abdicated.

Upon the completion of the arch, it stood tall at 49.5 metres, with a length of 45 metres and width of 22 metres, and was finally inaugurated on July 29th, 1836. In 1916, the concept of the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier was considered, and was eventually completed in 1921 at the base of the arch. Then, in 1923, a proposal was made to make a Memorial Flame, which was approved and on November 11th of the same year, the flame was lit up for the very first time.

At the Arch, you can find the names of the 128 battles that were fought during the first French Republic and Napoleon’s Empire, in addition to the names of the 558 generals who sacrificed their lives for the country, all inscribed on the walls of the vaults. As of today, the Arc de Triomphe stands as a testimony and symbol of the great valiance of France to the rest of the world.