The
Arc De Triomphe is on the itinerary of most first time visitors. The
arch is situated in the middle of a large roundabout with 5 wide streets
radiating, one of which is the famous Champs
Elysees.
The area is called Place Charles de Gaulle.
Built in honour of the French Army and unveiled in 1836, the top of
the Arc de Triomphe offers a grand panoramic view down the Champs
Elysees and beyond. There is a subway across to the arch.
The Arc de Triomphe and its massive piers are decorated with scenes
from the revolutionary era. Facing the Champs-Elysees is the Marseillaise
by Rude (the departure of the volunteers to the front in 1792); to
the left is Napoleon's Triumph of 1810 by Cortot. The resistance of
1814 and the Peace of 1815 are on the other side.
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Getting There:
Charles de Gaulle/Etoille is the major rail interchange at the western
end of the Champs Elysees, beneath the Arc de Triomphe. Three metro
lines (1,2 & 6) and the RER interchange here.
All the Paris
hop-on, hop-off bus services stop at the Arc de Triomphe.
Inside the Arch there is a small museum documenting its history and
construction, (yes there is a charge). The admission also allows you
to climb to the top for those views.
Near the
Arc de Triomphe, on the south side of the Arc de Triomphe is the main
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The
Paris Open Top Double Decker Bus Tours operated by L'OpenTour are
a common sight in Paris at all the major visitor attractions.
The formula is the same as many similar operations operating world-wide.
A ticket which entitles you to unlimited rides on the buses which
run along several routes passing all major Paris visitor attractions.
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Details - Ticket Purchase
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