Arc De Triomphe Funny

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The Arc de triomphe was begun in 1806, on the orders of Napoleon I to honour the victories of his Grande Armée. Inspired by the great arches of … See more

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Aug 13, 2024
The arch is pretty big. The sculptures on it are incredibly detailed. There are plenty of places around to get a good view so if you're budget travelling you can save money on a ticket. Full review by geelongexpat
Aug 13, 2024
The Arc de Triomphe itself is magnificent. If you are going on your own, I recommend you do some reading on the history and the battles depicted on its walls. If you are planning on climbing to the … Full review by Augusto R
Aug 9, 2024
Incredible vistas and a really charming location. Many stairs, but if you need a lift, one is available. The reward is a panorama of Paris once you reach the summit! Full review by Tracy M

Facts

Architect:Jean Chalgrin
Construction started:1806
Height:50 m
Architectural style:Neoclassicism
Construction completed:1836

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There is a guided tour option on the website. Has anyone experienced it? I'm curious as to whether it's worth …
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There is a guided tour option on the website. Has anyone experienced it? I'm curious as to whether it's worth recommending. And since English is not my first language, I am worried about whether I will be able to understand it well.
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go ahead for the guided option directly. It was great
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Online (october 2023) it says masks are required? Can anyone confirm this? Don’t want to book tickets and not go. …
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Online (october 2023) it says masks are required? Can anyone confirm this? Don’t want to book tickets and not go. Thanks in advance.
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When we were there in late June, no masks were required for anything we went to in France. We didn't take any and were never asked to wear one.
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I saw a lift on a YouTube video is it available to use ? I don’t see it offered in your
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There is a lift - not sure if this is available to the general public.
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The Arc de Triomphe has free entry for 18-25 year olds that are from part of the EU. Does this include the UK now that we …
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The Arc de Triomphe has free entry for 18-25 year olds that are from part of the EU. Does this include the UK now that we have left the EU or not?
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I’m sorry-but I don’t know the answer to your question.
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Answer by Sandy W · Feb 5, 2023
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