Arc de Triomphe Tickets with Rooftop Terrace Access
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About this tour
This ticket gets you into the Arc de Triomphe and up to its rooftop terrace, where Paris spreads out along the twelve avenues fanning off Place Charles de Gaulle. On the way up you'll pass the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier with its eternal flame and the monument's carved reliefs marking moments in French history. From the top you can pick out the Champs-Élysées, the Eiffel Tower, and La Défense in the distance. An information booklet is included in 11 languages, and some options add a one-hour Seine river cruise.
Highlights
- Rooftop views across Paris, from the Champs-Élysées to the Eiffel Tower and La Défense
- The Tomb of the Unknown Soldier and its eternal flame, honoring France's fallen
- Carved reliefs and inscriptions marking key moments in French history
- Center of Place Charles de Gaulle, where twelve grand avenues meet
- Interior exhibition on the monument's history and symbolism
- The staircase climb up through the arch to the terrace
- One of the best spots in Paris to watch the sunset over the city
- Commissioned by Napoleon in 1806 and finally inaugurated in 1836, decades after his death
- Around 50 meters tall, among the largest triumphal arches ever built
- Lines up the Axe Historique, the straight sightline from the Louvre to La Défense
Places You Will Visit
Included / Excluded
- Entry to the Arc de Triomphe
- Rooftop access
- Information booklet in 11 languages
- 1-hour Seine river cruise (depending on the option selected)
- 1-hour Seine river cruise (based on option selected)
Good to Know Before You Visit the Arc de Triomphe
The Arc de Triomphe isn't a museum in the usual sense, but there's more to see than the exterior. At street level you can look up at the sculpted reliefs, including The Departure of the Volunteers of 1792 and The Triumph of 1810, scenes that mark turning points in French history. Directly under the arch sits the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, a national memorial lit by an eternal flame. A small exhibition space inside explains how the monument was built and what it stands for, and the climb finishes on the rooftop observation deck, where the view runs out along the twelve avenues toward the Champs-Élysées and the Eiffel Tower.
The monument stands at Place Charles de Gaulle, 75008 Paris, at the far western end of the Champs-Élysées. You reach it through the underground pedestrian passage (Passage du Souvenir), which runs safely beneath the traffic circle from the Champs-Élysées or Avenue de la Grande-Armée. For public transit, take Metro lines 1, 2, or 6 or RER line A to Charles-de-Gaulle–Étoile, or buses 22, 30, 31, 52, 73, 92, and the Balabus. From the station, just follow the signs down to the tunnel.
Hours shift with the season. From April 1 to September 30 the monument is open 10:00 to 23:00 Wednesday through Monday, and 11:00 to 23:00 on Tuesdays. From October 1 to March 31 it's open 10:00 to 22:30 Wednesday through Monday, and 11:00 to 22:30 on Tuesdays. Last admission is 45 minutes before closing. The area around the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier is free and open at all times. Note that the monument closes on certain public holidays and may shut early during official ceremonies.
Weather in Paris
Local time 4:29 AM, UTC+02:00
Available Days / Times
- Monday : All day
- Tuesday : All day
- Wednesday : All day
- Thursday : All day
- Friday : All day
- Saturday : All day
- Sunday : All day
Last updated: Oct 23, 2026
Important Information
- Reach the monument only through the underground passage from the Champs-Élysées or Avenue de la Grande Armée; don't cross the traffic circle on foot
- The rooftop is about 284 steps up; the elevator is reserved for visitors with mobility needs, so wear comfortable shoes
- The terrace is open-air and can get windy, especially in colder months; bring a light jacket
- All visitors pass through security; large bags and suitcases aren't allowed inside
- Personal photography is fine, but tripods and large gear may be restricted
- Arrive a bit early, since lines build up at peak times, around sunset, and on weekends
- Free entry on the first Sunday of January, February, March, November, and December, and for under-18s and EU residents under 25; a reserved ticket is still required
- Food and drinks are generally not permitted inside the monument
- Smoking is prohibited throughout the Arc de Triomphe
- Please be respectful at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier
- Follow staff directions and any posted guidelines
- Disruptive or inappropriate behavior may result in removal from the site
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