Attraction · Paris · Updated on 1 November 2026.

Arc de Triomphe in Paris

Arc de Triomphe is an attraction in Paris, France. This place has an audio tour of about 2 minutes, in English or Dutch. 1 of the 50 well-known points of interest nearby is within 1 km. Within 180 m you'll find a bench, a public toilet and a water point.

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The story

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Audio tour · Arc de Triomphe

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You're standing at the Arc de Triomphe, right in the middle of Place Charles de Gaulle. This square used to be called Place de l'Étoile, the square of the star, because twelve avenues meet here. The Champs-Élysées runs off to the east.

Read and hear the whole story in the Outdoor Pitstop app: check in at this place and it is yours (with Pro; new users are Pro for the first 4 weeks).

Opening hours and admission

Opening hours: Apr 02-Jan 31: Mo-Su 10:00-22:30; Apr 01,Sep 30: Mo-Su 10:00-23:00; Oct 01,Dec 31: Mo-Su 10:00-22:30; Jan 01,May 01,May 08,Jul 14,Nov 11,Dec 25: off
Admission: Paid
Wheelchair: Not accessible
Visitors: 1,754,750 a year (2022)

Source: OpenStreetMap and Wikidata.

Photos

10 photos from Wikimedia Commons. In the app you add your own photo when you are there.

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Facilities near Arc de Triomphe

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Well-known points of interest nearby

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Frequently asked questions

When is Arc de Triomphe open?

Apr 02-Jan 31: Mo-Su 10:00-22:30; Apr 01,Sep 30: Mo-Su 10:00-23:00; Oct 01,Dec 31: Mo-Su 10:00-22:30; Jan 01,May 01,May 08,Jul 14,Nov 11,Dec 25: off (according to OpenStreetMap). Check the official website for public holidays.

Is Arc de Triomphe wheelchair accessible?

No, according to OpenStreetMap it is not wheelchair accessible.

Is there a toilet or drinking water nearby?

Yes: a public toilet at 110 m and a water point at 180 m.

How does the audio tour work?

When you stand at Arc de Triomphe, the Outdoor Pitstop app tells the story of the place in about 2 minutes, in English or Dutch.