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Its form draws on ancient triumphal arches, while names of battles and generals from the Revolution and First Empire cover parts of the structure. The sculpted exterior and inscriptions give the ground-level visit substance even before the climb.\n\nThe Tomb of the Unknown Soldier introduces a different historical meaning below the arch. Its flame is rekindled each evening, connecting the imperial monument with remembrance of the First World War. That space changes the character of the site from a panoramic attraction to a place of continuing ceremony.\n\n#### The rooftop terrace and pedestrian approach\n\nThe interior and terrace visit brings the building's scale into another perspective. Reaching the roof makes the surrounding traffic circle and the avenues visible as a single urban arrangement, while distant monuments give points of orientation. The panorama is particularly useful for understanding how this western part of Paris connects with the city beyond it.\n\nThe pedestrian underpass is the approach to use; the surrounding traffic lanes are not a crossing route. The currently reported lift maintenance makes stairs a consequential part of choosing the terrace visit, with future arrangements depending on reopening. The attraction has two distinct strengths: the memorial and carved monument at ground level, and the broad reading of Paris from above.\n\n![Arc de Triomphe, Paris]()\n\nCulture & landmarks **Arc de Triomphe** Paris\n\nIn pictures\n\n### The full gallery.\n\n02 / The essentials\n\n### Arc de Triomphe: visit essentials\n\n1. 01\n\n Champs-Élysées\n2. 02\n\n Allow 1–1½ hours for the monument and terrace\n3. 03\n\n Seasonal opening and ceremonial closures apply; check your date.\n\n04 / Before you go\n\n### Plan your visit\n\nVisit the monument and look across Paris from its rooftop terrace.\n\n#### Admission\n\nCheck the current admission price and ticket options before booking.\n\n[Check admission]()\n\n#### Choose your visit\n\nSeasonal opening and ceremonial closures apply; check your date.\n\nConfirm opening and service times for your visit.\n\n#### Arrival & access\n\nUse the pedestrian underpass from the Champs-Élysées or avenue de la Grande Armée, near Charles de Gaulle–Étoile métro/RER. Do not walk across the roundabout.\n\nPlace Charles de Gaulle, 75008 Paris\n\nThe terrace currently requires stairs while the lift is under maintenance. Confirm arrangements for your mobility requirements before booking.\n\n[Get directions]()\n\n#### Plan admission\n\nBook the correct monument admission and check ceremonial closures. Current stair-only terrace access is a material booking consideration; confirm any lift reopening before travel.\n\n[Plan your visit]()\n\n05 / Where it is\n\n### Find it\nand what’s nearby.\n\nExplore around Arc de Triomphe\n\n The map will load when you reach it.\n\nContinue exploring\n\n### More of Paris, around your visit.\n\n#### Explore Paris by day or by appetite\n\n- [All Paris sights and neighbourhoods]()\n- [Paris cafés, restaurants and food stops]()\n\n#### Plan your Paris visit\n\n- [Paris city guide]()\n- [Choose a Paris city day]()\n- [Find a Paris hotel]()\n- [Plan Métro and walking journeys]()\n- [Build your saved itinerary]()\n\n06 / Good to know\n\n### Arc de Triomphe: frequently asked questions\n\n01 Can I currently use a lift to reach the Arc de Triomphe terrace?\n\nThe monument currently reports its lift out of service for maintenance until further notice, with terrace access by stairs only. A lift route should therefore not be assumed available when choosing this visit.\n\nContinue exploring\n\n### Make Paris\nyour own.\n\n[Visit the official site]()[← All things to do]()\n\nOpening hours, prices and access change. Confirm details on the official site before visiting." }