Arc de Triomphe

The Arc de Triomphe is one of the most recognised symbols of Paris. It stands at the end of one of the most well known streets in Paris - The Avenue des Champs Elysees. Despite having heard about it, I was still surprised by the amount of traffic hurtling down the road in both directions, and circling the Arc. There were cars and vans everywhere! The Acr itself appears to sit on a roundabout, tho obviously the roads were built around the arc. And let me tell you, the pic at the top doesn't do this building justice. Yes, I said building. Inside the arc is a museum. That should come as no surprise considering most of the ...  Read the complete review

As I have been to France a few times in the past, but never to Paris, on my recent long weekend to the city of love, I made the most of doing all the "tourist" things that one should do while in Paris, including a visit to the beautiful Arc De Triomphe. The Arc De Triomphe is located on the Champs Elysees which is the large main avenue in Paris, very famous for its beauty and array for designer shops. To be honest I didn't think too much of it, but it was pleasant enough. The Arc is actually situated in the centre of "Place de l'Etoile" which is a large 12 exit roundabout. It's very busy and the roads aren't marked so it's an ...  Read the complete review

History & Background ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ The Arc de Triomphe is located at the end of the Champs-Elysees in the Place Charles de Gaulle. It was designed in 1806 by architect Jean Chalgrin. It sits on a roundabout with 12 exits, like the centre of a clock face. The name gives away what the monument is, an arc. It stands over 51 metres in height and is 45 metres wide. It is a giant 3D rectangle with an arc carved out in the middle. The Arc de Triomphe is quite famous and recognised as one of France's most famous monuments; its purpose was to honour those who fought for France in any of the Napoleonic wars. It is also home to the tomb of ...  Read the complete review

The Arc De Triomphe stands at one end of the Champs Elysees its stone legs splayed to form an arch as if it is ready to start strolling along the famous street in Paris. It was built initially to celebrate the return of the armies of Napoleon but by the time it was finished he was long gone and instead it exists to remember and celebrate the French army in general. It is an impressive sight located in the middle of one of the busiest and most chaotic traffic islands I have ever seen. Thankfully you do not have to brave the traffic instead there is a walk way under the road to gain access to the Arc. It is a long climb of about 300 steps to the top but it is ...  Read the complete review

The Arc de Triomphe is definatly one piece of architecture in Paris that you must see. Located at the end of the champs elysees with dimensions of 165ft (51m) high - 148ft (45) wide,it is definately very impressive looking, especially at night. There is a museum inside the arc de triomphe and from here you get a beautiful view of paris - showing you along the twelve streets. History-The Arc de Triomphe was commissioned in 1806 by Napoleon to mark his victory at the battle of Austerlitz. In this battle he fought against the Russian and Austria army (they were joined together) and he put an end to the third colation ( union between Russia and Austria). The ...  Read the complete review