How much does a ticket for the Arc de Triomphe cost?
The ticket for the Arc de Triomphe is at a flat rate of €16 per person, with those under 18 entering free of charge.
Closed in the morning on 11 November 2026
The Arc de Triomphe is closed on the morning of 11 November 2026 due to ceremonies. The exact afternoon reopening time is not guaranteed.
Today Tuesday, 10 November 2026,
the Arc de Triomphe is OPEN
11:00 - 22:30
L'ARC de TRIOMPHE: An unparalleled panorama over the Champs-Élysées!
Enjoy a 360° view of the capital and admire the perspective of the most beautiful avenue in the world from the terrace of this emblematic Parisian monument!
The Arc de Triomphe de l'Étoile, located in the centre of Place Charles-de-Gaulle (on the roundabout of the former Place de l'Étoile), at the top of the Avenue des Champs-Élysées and the Avenue de la Grande-Armée, began construction in 1806 under the orders of Napoleon 1first, to be completed in 1836 under Louis-Philippe.
Inspired by the arches of the Roman Empire, it aims to celebrate and commemorate the victories of the French armies. It bears the names of the generals and battles of the Revolution and the First Empire. It also houses the tomb of the Unknown Soldier.
Ticket Price • Arc de Triomphe 2026
The entry ticket to access the roof of the Arc de Triomphe is at full price of €16 in 2026.
Young people under 18 years old as well as European Union residents under 26 years old access the monument free of charge, as do all visitors on the 1first Sunday of the month from November to March.
| Arc de Triomphe Ticket | Individual Rate |
|---|---|
|
Skip-the-line ticket + Rooftop access |
€16 |
| Under 18 years old & EU residents under 26 years old | Free See all free admission conditions |
Free entry to the Arc de Triomphe
On the 1st Sunday of each month, from November to March,
the Arc de Triomphe is FREE for all visitors.
Some visitors may benefit from free access to the Arc de Triomphe on any day it is open.
Below are the different conditions under which free admission applies (upon presentation of appropriate and valid proof):
- Young people under 18
- Young people aged 18 to 25 who are nationals or regular residents of the European Union
- Teachers with a valid Education Pass
- Job seekers or recipients of social minimum benefits
- People with disabilities (CMI card) and companion
- War veterans and companion
- Military personnel holding a Sentinelle mission card
- Journalists, lecturers, members of ICOM and ICOMOS
- School group chaperones
OPENING HOURS • Arc de Triomphe 2026
The Arc de Triomphe is open year-round*.
The last entry is 45 minutes before closing time.
Regular hours until Tuesday, 17 November:
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday: 10:00 - 22:30
- Tuesday: 11:00 - 22:30
- Wednesday: 15:00 - 22:30
From Wednesday, 18 November to Wednesday, 23 December:
- Every day except Tuesday: 10:00 - 22:30
- Tuesday: 11:00 - 22:30
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Today, Tuesday, 10 November | 11:00 - 22:30 |
| Wednesday, 11 November | 15:00 - 22:30 |
| Thursday, 12 November | 10:00 - 22:30 |
| Friday, 13 November | 10:00 - 22:30 |
| Saturday, 14 November | 10:00 - 22:30 |
| Sunday, 15 November | 10:00 - 22:30 |
| Monday, 16 November | 10:00 - 22:30 |
* Monument closure dates: 1st January, 1st May, 8 May (morning), 14 July (morning), 11 November (morning) and 25 December
ACCESS to the Arc de Triomphe
Arc de Triomphe address
Arc de Triomphe
27, rue Vernet
75008 Paris
GPS coordinates of the Arc de Triomphe
- Latitude: 48.8735
- Longitude: 2.2960
Map / Directions:
How to get to the Arc de Triomphe?
Getting to the Arc de Triomphe by METRO
The metro stop for getting to the Arc de Triomphe is on lines 1.2 and 6 - Stop: Charles-de-Gaulle-Etoile
Getting to the Arc de Triomphe by RER
The nearest RER station to the Arc de Triomphe is on the RER A line - Stop: Charles-de-Gaulle-Etoile
Getting to the Arc de Triomphe by BUS
It is also easy to reach the Arc de Triomphe using bus lines: 22, 30, 31, 52, 73, 92 and Balabus
Getting to the Arc de Triomphe by CAR
Here are the 2 options for driving to Place Charles-de-Gaulle/Étoile:
- Exit Porte Maillot then Avenue de la Grande Armée
- Exit Porte Dauphine then Avenue Foch
The Arc de Triomphe in words, images & figures
History of the Arc de Triomphe
The construction of the Arc de Triomphe de l'Étoile was decided by Napoleon 1er and began in 1806 to be completed in 1836 under Louis-Philippe. The architect was Jean-François-Thérèse Chalgrin.
The Arc de Triomphe originally commemorated the Battle of Austerlitz. Today it celebrates World War I with the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier.
This iconic monument of Paris is located at the western end of the Champs-Élysées avenue and forms a perspective with the obelisk on Place de la Concorde. It is placed in the centre of the roundabout of Place Charles de Gaulle (formerly Place de l'Étoile) from which 12 avenues radiate.
It is managed by the Centre des monuments nationaux.
Key figures
- The Arc de Triomphe is visited by approximately 1.8 million visitors each year
- The Arc de Triomphe is 50m high / 44.8m wide / 22.2m deep
- The large arch of the Arc de Triomphe measures 29.2m high and 14.6m wide
- The small arch of the Arc de Triomphe measures 18.7m high and 8.4m wide
- The Arc de Triomphe weighs 50,000 tonnes
- The foundations of the Arc de Triomphe go down to a depth of 8.4m
- The staircase of the Arc de Triomphe has 284 steps. There are 2 elevators.
The Arc de Triomphe in photos
Descriptive plan of the Arc de Triomphe
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