Napoleon’s monumental Arc de Triomphe crowns Paris' bustling roundabout with epic history, intricate carvings, and killer panoramic city views.
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"The Arc de Triomphe was commissioned by Napoleon in 1806 to celebrate his victory at the Battle of Austerlitz. Climb the nearly 300 steps or take the elevator to the top for some of the best views of Paris, with clear vistas straight down the Champs-Élysées all the way to the Louvre. You'll need a ticket purchased online or at the entrance to go inside and up to the viewing platform, but anyone can come to admire the ornate façade for free." - Melissa Liebling-Goldberg, Julia Eskins
"A chase sequence was shot here during the night, including establishing and plate shots."
"We stopped at classic locations such as the Arc de Triomphe, Eiffel Tower, Boulevard de Clichy, and Montmartre."
"Located at the western end of the Champs-Élysées, the Arc de Triomphe was inspired by Rome 's Arch of Titus and commissioned by Napoleon in 1806. It was inaugurated in 1836 by King Louis-Philippe, who dedicated it to the armies of the revolution and the empire. The Unknown Soldier was buried at its base in 1921, and the flame of remembrance is still rekindled each day at 6:30 p.m. Take the stairs or the elevator to the top for a panoramic view."
"Located at the western end of the Champs-Élysées, the Arc de Triomphe was inspired by Rome 's Arch of Titus and commissioned by Napoleon in 1806. It was inaugurated in 1836 by King Louis-Philippe, who dedicated it to the armies of the revolution and the empire. The Unknown Soldier was buried at its base in 1921, and the flame of remembrance is still rekindled each day at 6:30 p.m. Take the stairs or the elevator to the top for a panoramic view."
