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Napoleon I Emperor began to build the arch in 1806 in honour of victories of his army (the building was finished in 1836). There are several bas-reliefs on the walls of the arch, which show battles and victories of Napoleon's army. Since 1920 in arch there is grave of Unknown Soldier. It's possible to go upstairs to the top of the arch (I didn't do that).
The way with public transportation is Charles de Gaulle Etoile, lines 2 or 6 by metro or RER line A. Leave a Comment |
Yes, there is an elevator and we used it with our toddler in the stroller. It will only take you to the museum and the (small) gift store. You'll have to walk about 2 more flight of stairs to get to the top for the wonderful view. The elevator is reserved for stroller, elderly, and wheelchairs. Leave a Comment |
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Metro: Charles de Gaulle-Etoile / RER: Charles de Gaulle-Etoile / Bus: 73
Once you are in L'Etoile Square, don't try to reach the arc crossing the street: the Arch is most easily (and safely) reached by tunnel from the north side of the Champs Elysées.
The arch itself is wonderfully decorated, but what I enjoyed most was the views from the roof. Looking eastwards, down the Champs Elysées, toward the Louvre, there is the Place de la Concorde, the Tuileries Gardens, and the Arc de Triomphe du Carrousel. In the opposite direction - westwards - in the distance is its larger and newer cousin, La Grande Arche de la Défense. Leave a Comment |
Such a lovely experience when you go to the platform at the top of the Arc de Triomphe for some grand views of Paris. The Arc de Triomphe de l'Etoile is the largest triumphal arch in the world. it's on high ground at the center of the star (etoile) formed by 12 avenues radiating out from a ring road around the Arc. Leave a Comment |
Raised over command of Napoleon Ier, the Arch of Triumph dominates the Avenue of the Champs-Elysees. Its construction began in 1806 and ended in 1836, 15 years after the Napoleon's death.-
Construída a pedido de Napoleón I, comenzó en 1806 y terminó en 1836, 15 años despúes de la muerte de Napoleón.
Inside the Arch, a small museum documents its history and construction. The price of admission includes access to the top of the Arch. The perspective of The Louvre - Place de la Concorde, Les Champs Elisees, La Defense is superb. It's one of the most beautiful panorama of Paris.-
Dentro del arco, un pequeño museo documenta su construcción y su historia. El precio de la entrada incluye el acceso a la terraza del arco. La perspectiva del Louvre, la Place de la Concorde, los Campos Eliseos y la Defense desde allí, es excelente.- Leave a Comment |
I like to see the major tourist attractions.
Commissioned in 1806 by Napoleon, shortly after his victory at Austerlitz, it was not finished until 1836.
There are four huge relief sculptures at the bases of the four pillars.
Every moment in Paris is memorable....too many to chose. Leave a Comment |
There is always something to do in Paris: the museums, the sites, or just plain walking around!
Probably my most favorite thing about Paris is just the energy that the city gives off. You can feel it all around you, night and day! Not many cities in the world can claim to grab you when you get there and pull you in so quickly and not let you go!!
I wouldn't call it my fondest memory, but if you go see the arch, forget finding that tunnel that will get you out there safely! Just run across the street!! It just seems to make it a little more adventurous that way, and another memory that you can pack away in your vacation file!! Leave a Comment |
There are a lot of landmarks & must-see- places in Paris a visitor shouldn´t miss, particularly if it's your first time there. Some may say that there's more to a city than its landmarks and I agree with that, but who does not feel in paradise when seeing the Eiffel Tower for the first time?
Paris turned out to be a surprise for me --coming from London-- I thought I'd seen everything I wanted to, my trip could have ended there & I wouln't have complained. But when I discovered that Paris was such an amazing city, I tried to enjoy it as much as I could...and it caught me forever... Leave a Comment |
visit tourist spots, have a general idea about this country... when you are at La Tour Eiffel, try to look at the mid-level of the tower and find the name of people who had contributed their efforts on this tower...
arc de triomphe (triumph arch) on Sunday and Monday - whenever i am there, always flooded with people...
and the long street - avenue de champs-elysees, you can even spend half day there... :) Leave a Comment |
Visit the ARC DE TRIOMPHE. The queues here aren't as long as at the Eiffel Tower, and the view is still very impressive, from the top. There is a very interesting memorial at the top, and also at the base. A small souvenier shop can be found at the top, it sells films too!
Camera tripods and cell phone use are banned on the top of the Arc. Leave a Comment |
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