Paris: Arc de Triomphe Rooftop Tickets
Ternes, Paris
Come and visit the Arc de Triomphe at Place de l'Étoile. Reach the top of the Champs-Élysées and feast your eyes on breathtaking panoramas of the world-renowned City of Love.
Arc de Triomphe Rooftop Access in Paris
Visit the Arc de Triomphe in Paris for panoramic city views, suitable for independent travelers comfortable with stairs.
Highlights
- Access the top of the 50-meter tall Arc de Triomphe
- Enjoy panoramic views of Paris and its twelve radiating avenues
- See the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier and the eternal flame
Description
The Arc de Triomphe is a Neoclassical monument inspired by ancient Roman triumphal arches. Commissioned by Napoleon after his victory at Austerlitz, the arch stands 50 meters tall and offers a unique vantage point overlooking Paris. From its platform, you can observe the twelve avenues that spread out across the city.
At the base of the arch lies the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, honoring the 1.3 million French soldiers who died in World War I. The eternal flame there is rekindled daily at 6:30 PM. An exhibition near the tomb explains the monument’s symbolic significance.
Visitors must climb 284 stairs to reach the rooftop terrace, where unrestricted views over Paris await. The elevator is available only for disabled visitors and stops at the gift shop level with 50 steps remaining to the top. Unlike the Eiffel Tower, access requires more physical effort, and many visitors skip this site.
Includes
- Access to the Arc de Triomphe rooftop
- Unobstructed panoramic views of Paris
Excludes
- Guided tour
Important Information
- All visitors must undergo security checks; expect potential queues during peak season
- Elevator access to the gift shop level is reserved for disabled visitors; no advance booking required
- 284 steps lead to the rooftop terrace; physically able visitors should be prepared for the climb
- Free entry for visitors under 18 and EU citizens under 26 with valid photo ID
- Closed on January 1, May 1, May 8 (morning), July 14 (morning), November 11 (morning), and December 25
- Last admission is 45 minutes before closing time
- The monument may close unexpectedly for official ceremonies
- Free entrance on the first Sunday of January, February, March, November, December, and during European Heritage Days
Cancellation Policy
This activity is non-refundable.
For best experience, visit early morning to avoid queues and wear comfortable shoes for the stair climb. Bring valid ID for free entry if eligible.
