Arc de Triomphe Ticket

Arc de Triomphe Ticket

Legend has it that Napoleon Bonaparte, who was somewhat self-conscious about his short stature, decided to make everyone else feel his frustrations. How did he do that? In 1805, after the French victory in the Battle of Austerlitz, the perfect occasion presented itself: he ordered a large monument to be built that would not only commemorate the victory but also make anyone who admired its outstanding architecture feel small and insignificant. And so, the Arc de Triomphe project came to life, although ironically Napoleon did not live to see the finished masterpiece.

Under the Arc de Triomphe, which stands tall and the end of the famed Champs-Élysées, you can see the names of the main Napolean victories engraved on the walls. Just below these inscriptions, there is also the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, with an eternal flame that burns in memory of the fallen who were never identified in both World Wars.

With your ticket to the Arc de Triomphe, you'll also be able to visit the exhibition inside the monument, where some models and objects related to the Napoleonic period are displayed.

The ticket also gives you access to Arc de Triomphe's viewpoint. From this privileged position, you'll enjoy incredible views of the Champs-Élysées, the Eiffel Tower, and the banks of the River Seine. This is the perfect spot to take the most beautiful photos of Paris.

Opening times

• The Arc de Triomphe is open from 10 am to 11 pm. The last permitted entry is at 10:15 pm. We recommend going from 11 am onwards in order to avoid the morning crowd.
• On the 14th of July and the 11th of November, the Arc de Triomphe will be open only after 2 pm.
• On the 24th and 31st of December, the final admission is at 1 pm.
   

Please remember that all of the above opening times are subject to changes.

For security and capacity reasons, if the arc is especially busy on any given day, the arc may be closed early. Therefore, we recommend visiting the arc early in the day.

Free admission

Admission to the Arc de Triomphe is free for the following individuals:

• Young people from the European Union between 18 and 25 years old.
• Children under 18 years old, regardless of their nationality.

Admission is also free for everyone on the first Sunday of the month between January 1 and March 31 and between November 1 and December 31.

In order to acquire the free admission mentioned above, you'll have to go to the site's ticket office and present a certifying document of your eligibility for a free ticket.