Monument · France · Île-de-France
Arc de Triomphe
Napoleonic victory arch at the head of the Champs-Élysées.
For storytellers
Why Arc de Triomphe matters
The Arc de Triomphe stands at the centre of a dozen-road roundabout and honours those who fought for France. Under the arch lies the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier and an eternal flame. Climb the stairs for a view down the avenue and across to the Eiffel Tower.
Talking points
- Twelve avenues meet at the arch.
- The flame under the arch is rekindled every evening.
- Use the underground passage to reach it safely.
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Good to know: Use the pedestrian tunnel; never try to cross the roundabout.
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