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A first visit to Paris wouldn't be complete without a visit to the Arc de Triomphe. There's a traffic circle around the monument, and we didn't realize that there's a walkway underneath the traffic, so we waited for a break in the traffic and walked across, a little un-nerving.
Visitors will find a tourist office nearby. Leave a Comment Directions: Metro Line 1, 2, RER A : Charles-de-Gaulle Etoile
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Champ Elysées being a real (and huge) avenue gives an excellent view on the Arc.
Worth to do the walk from Place de la Concorde and stop by once in a while in the middle of the street to check out this view! :) Leave a Comment Directions: Metro Line 1, 2, RER A : Charles-de-Gaulle Etoile
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A war memorial commissioned by Napoloen, with the body of the unknown soldier buried beneath, guarded by soldiers. Also a pretty impressive roundabout. It stands at the top of the Champs Elysées.
Don't take any chances with the traffic to get to it - there is an underpass, which can be reached from the north side of the Champs Elysées! It is possible to get to the top of the Arc (for a price), for fantastic views.
It is quite entertaining to stand and watch the traffic for a while, as the people driving onto the roundabout have right of way, not the traffic already on it, so this can be the cause of a few angry drivers and sudden halts! Leave a Comment Directions: Metro Line 1, 2, RER A : Charles-de-Gaulle Etoile
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Another famous landmark in Paris, the Arc de Triomph is a must-see. You can take the metro right to it, climb to the street, and take the underground tunnel to the center of the massive roundabout (11 roads converge on it). The Arc commemorates fallen heros of war, included a "Tomb of the Unknown Soldier" (which is now a known soldier, thanks to DNA). You can pay a few Euro to climb to the top of the Arc for an interesting view of the surrounding area.
The Champs-Elysses is a shopper's paradise and also a nice walk for visitors. There are a lot of world-label shops and restaurants all along the street. Walking from the Arc, it is a straight walk all the way to the Obelisk and the Louvre. We munched on some Big Macs (our first beef in months) after a little shopping. Leave a Comment Directions: Metro Line 1, 2, RER A : Charles-de-Gaulle Etoile
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The Arc de Triomphe was commissioned in 1806 by Napoleon shortly after his victory at Austerlitz but it was not finished until 1836. By then Napoleon had suffered the famous loss at Waterloo, been deported and eventually died. What was left of him passed under the arch on the day he was brought from his grave on St. Helena to his tomb at the Hotel des Invalides. The names of 558 generals who lead the French troops under Napoleon are engraved in the walls of the monument. Generals whose names are underlined died in action.
The Arc is the second tallest triumphal arch in the world behind the North Korean triumphal arch., and has four huge relief sculptures at the bases of the four pillars. These commemorate The Triumph of 1810 (Cortot); Resistance , and Peace (both by Etex); and The Departure of the Volunteers, more commonly known by the name La Marseillaise (Rude). The day the Battle of Verdun started in 1916, the sword carried by the figure representing the Republic broke off. The relief was immediately hidden to conceal the accident and avoid any undesired associations or interpretations as a bad omen.
Much like the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier here in the United States of America, France also has a tomb dedicated to such an unknown person. This tomb lies beneath Arc de Triomphe and contains the body of a soldier killed in World War two world wars.
Inside the Arch there is a small museum documenting its history and construction. Take the elevator to the platform on top and there are spectacular views of Paris from the Champs-Elysees all the way down to the Louvre. Turning 180 degrees La Defense with the The Grand Arch appeared to us extending the straight line linking between the Louvre, Arc du Triomphe du Carrousel, place de la Concorde, Champs-Elysees, Arc de Triomphe, avenue de la Grande Armee and place du Porte Maillot. Leave a Comment Directions: Metro Line 1, 2, RER A : Charles-de-Gaulle Etoile
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Begun in 1806 under Napoleon I and completed in 1836, the Arc is a focal point for patriotism in France. It is the site for important national commemorations. The Unknown Soldier was buried in 1921 as a symbol to all those who fell during WWI. When you ascend the stairs to the top, you will pass through the Museum which gives the full history and photographs of this HUGE monument. The winding staircase to the top (284 steps) is not that bad and your reward is well worth it. Fantastic views of the Place de l'Etoile!!! Leave a Comment Directions: Metro Line 1, 2, RER A : Charles-de-Gaulle Etoile
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This magnificent Arc, much imitated around the world, stands at the end of Champs Elysee, and has numerous intricate carvings that tells a beautiful story, if you can read French or if you sign up for a tour.
On normal day in the summer ( tourist season ), you can see many tourist hanging around the area admiring the arc, and photographers taking pictures of it.
If you sign up for the tour, you can actually go into the arc, if not you can still admire it from outside, which I think is good enough. Leave a Comment Directions: Metro Line 1, 2, RER A : Charles-de-Gaulle Etoile
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The second most notable monument for us was the Arc de Triomphe. With its location at the start point of so many streets, it was easy to find - you just had to walk. We walked up the Champs Elysee, checking out so many of the interesting little places along the way, while watching it get bigger and bigger as we approached.
If not for the tunnels to get across the traffic circle, it would be impossible to see it up close. Do be careful, trying to run across the street is not a smart thing to do!
The great arch with its huge reliefs and memorial to the fallen soldiers was quite a site. Directions: Metro Line 1, 2, RER A : Charles-de-Gaulle Etoile
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This is really one of the top 10 sites you should see in Paris. It is always crowded with people.
You shouldn't look like a tourist if you don't want to be bothered. Otherwise they will always aproach you and try to sell you something or want some money .... Leave a Comment Directions: Metro Line 1, 2, RER A : Charles-de-Gaulle Etoile
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First let me say the most important fact about this monument is that you should NOT walk across the streets to see it. Find the entrance to the underground passages (located on the even numbered sides of av des Champs-Elysees. This is the ONLY SANE way to get across.
This thing is huge. Seriously huge. I had no idea. Built in 1806 by Napoleon to commemorate his imperial victories, it was completed in 1836. The panels at the base of each side have relief sculptures, and running around the top of the monument are hundreds of figures each 2 meters high. It's quite amazing. With that in mind, it wasn't my impression that paying the entrance fee to view the top was necessary, but I guess that all depends on the type of tourist you are - if you can't get enough of the heights and don't think you'll be doing the top of the Tower, then go for it, otherwise maybe save your money. Regardless, cross under the street and go see this up close, it's simply amazing.
For myself, the most interesting historical aspect of the Arc is who marched under it...the Germans in 1871, the Allies in 1919, the Germans again in 1940, and the Allies again in 1944. How amazing is that? Remember those four dates as you're standing under there admiring the tomb for the soldiers. It's quite moving.
Hours are 10am-11pm April-September and 10am-10:30pm October-March. Admission is free but the viewing platform above the arc 8 Euro for adults. Leave a Comment Phone: 01 55 37 73 77Directions: Metro Stop: Charles-de-Gaulle EtoileWebsite: www.monum.fr
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