Arc de Triomphe
"A massive Neoclassical triumphal arch honoring those who fought for France, standing at the center of the world's most chaotic traffic circle."
Logistics
Moderate
Vibe
Grand and Historic
Duration
1 hour
Best For
History
The Backstory
Commissioned by Napoleon in 1806 after his victory at Austerlitz, it houses the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier and the Eternal Flame, which has been relit every evening since 1923.
Local Secret
"Do NOT try to cross the traffic circle on foot. Use the underground pedestrian tunnel located on the Champs-Élysées to reach the base safely."