Good to know
- Tickets
- Tickets required for terrace access; confirm current prices on the official website.
- Time needed
- Allow 1 hour to view the monument and climb to the top.
- Best time
- Early morning or late afternoon to avoid crowds.
- Getting there
- Metro lines 1, 2 or 6 to Charles de Gaulle-Étoile station.
Itineraries with Arc de Triomphe
Arc de Triomphe is on day 2
Arc de Triomphe is on day 2
Arc de Triomphe is on day 2
Day 2 of Paris: Weekend Escape
The Louvre to the Eiffel Tower
How Arc de Triomphe fits into a day.- 9:00Louvre Museum1st arrondissement
- 13:30Tuileries Garden1st arrondissement
- 15:00Arc de TriompheChamps-Élysées
- 19:00Eiffel TowerChamp de Mars
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Arc de Triomphe questions
Can you climb the Arc de Triomphe?
Yes. Visitors can climb 284 steps to reach the terrace for views over Paris.
Is the Arc de Triomphe free?
Viewing the exterior and the arch is free. A ticket is needed to access the museum and terrace.
How long does it take to visit the Arc de Triomphe?
Most visitors spend about one hour including the climb and time at the top.
