Arc de Triomphe

Attention: Last access 45 minutes before closing.
Closed: 1st January, 1st May, 8th May (morning), 14th July (morning), 11th November (morning) and 25th December.

Practical Information

• The access to the summit of the Arc de Triomphe can be reached on foot by a staircase of 284 steps or by an elevator which gives access to the attic room. From this floor, it is necessary to take another 46 steps to reach the terrace.
• The Arc de Triomphe prohibits strollers and tripods for cameras and cameras unless expressly authorized.
• This monument is dedicated to the memory of the French soldiers: a correct attire is desired.
• For reasons of public safety, bad weather or ceremonies, the monument may be temporarily closed without reimbursement.
• Cancellation conditions: tickets cannot be cancelled or refunded.

Free admissions

• Persons under 18 years of age (family and non-school groups)
• Persons aged 18-25 (nationals of European Union countries and regular non-European residents in France)
• People with disabilities and their caregivers
• Jobseekers upon presentation of an attestation less than 6 months old
• For everyone: the 1st Sunday of each month, from November 1st to March 31st.

Top tip

The flame of the Unknown Soldier is reignited every evening at 6:30 p. m., and this since 1923. It has never been extinguished since that date.

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