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Tourist Attractions > Europe > France > Arc de Triomphe de l'Étoile | |
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Arc de Triomphe de l'Étoile Description Commissioned by Napoleon to commemorate the victorious French Army, the Arc de Triomphe has been a defining symbol of Paris ever since completion in 1836. Engraved on the arch are numerous names of important and not-so-important victories and beneath it lies the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. Visitors can reach the 50m-tall (164ft) top of the arch for stunning views of Paris, including the Louvre and the Champs-Elysées, or tour the museum inside which charts the history and construction of the arch. The Champs-Elysées is considered to be one of the most elegant boulevards in the world and used to be a showground for Parisian high society. It still retains an air of exclusivity, with luxury boutiques and expensive cafés. Transportation Air: Paris Roissy-Charles de Gaulle Airport, Paris Orly Airport. Rail: Train: Paris Gare du Nord (Eurostar) Station. Underground: Charles-de-Gaulle-Étoile. RER: Charles-de-Gaulle-Étoile. Road: Bus: Regular public services. Contact Addresses Centre des monuments nationaux, Arc de Triomphe de l’Étoile, 75008 Paris, France Tel: (01) 5537 7377 Website: www.monum.fr France - Map 
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