Arc de Triomphe de l'Étoile
The Arc de Triomphe de l’Étoile is a monumental arch at Place Charles-de-Gaulle, at the western end of the Champs-Élysées in Paris.
- Category
- monument
- City
- Paris
- Country
- France
What it is known for
Commissioned by Napoleon in 1806 in honour of the Grande Armée, it was completed in 1836 after three decades of construction.
Location Context
Its position on the Champs-Élysées axis makes it a natural stop between central Paris and the city’s western avenues.
City Connection
The Arc can sit alongside the Eiffel Tower and the Louvre in a Paris itinerary that connects different periods of the city’s history.
Flight Connection Context
Travellers flying to Paris can compare arrivals at Charles de Gaulle and Paris-Orly before beginning a visit to the Arc de Triomphe.
Location
Paris, France