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Arc de Triomphe

Place Charles-de-gaulle, Paris, France 75008

Featured Review : So when you go to Paris, I'm imagining that most people want to climb the Eiffel Tower. Now don't get me wrong we did that too and it was amazing. However, it was also very busy and we stood in a massive queue so by the ...See Full Review

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A unique look at the Paris skyline!

  • 5 out of 5 stars by RLB2 from Scarborough, England, United Kingdom
  • August 17, 2011
A unique look at the Paris skyline!
Quote: So when you go to Paris, I'm imagining that most people want to climb the Eiffel Tower. Now don't get me wrong we did that too and it was amazing. However, it was also very busy and we stood in a massive queue so by the time we got up there we... Read the full Arc de Triomphe review

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Frogger in Real Life

  • 4 out of 5 stars by wasa girl from Ashburn, Virginia
  • March 5, 2011
Frogger in Real Life
Quote: We had a mission to visit the Eiffel Tour and then go to the Arc de Triomphe, which does make for a fair bit of walking but was worth it. I will say (if you did not read any other bits of my visit to France) that it was a rainy gray day. However, if... Read the full Arc de Triomphe review

From journal Five Days In Paris

The opening view also great

  • 4 out of 5 stars by Zhebiton from Moscow, Moskva, Russia
  • February 18, 2011
The opening view also great
Quote: Arc de Triomphe is located on an area of Charles de Gaulle. Around the arch is constructed roundabout and cars "rays" depart several streets.The arch can be accessed through an underground passage ... Go ...Arch somehow does not strike the size and... Read the full Arc de Triomphe review

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Great view of Paris

  • 4 out of 5 stars by Zhebiton from Moscow, Moskva, Russia
  • February 11, 2011
Great view of Paris
Quote: Arc de Triomphe is located in the area of Charles de Gaulle, who wore earlier name: Etoile. And indeed, from the arch in different directions radiate 12 prospectuses. The Arch was built by decree of Napoleon I to the glory of the Grand Army, won the... Read the full Arc de Triomphe review

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Amazing and humbling

  • 5 out of 5 stars by jipp05 from CA1 1LA, England, United Kingdom
  • January 7, 2011
Quote: The Arc de Triomphe is located at the end of the champs Elysees and is hard to miss as it dominates the local skyline and is pretty impressive looking. The Arc was originally commisioned by Napolean to commemorate his victories and honour all the... Read the full Arc de Triomphe review

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A great historic monument

  • 4 out of 5 stars by alanmack37 from Belfast, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom
  • October 27, 2010
A great historic monument
Quote: L'arc de triomphe is a spectacular historic archway monument situated on Place de L'Etoile. It is nearby the Champs Elysees, one of Paris' most famous avenues that connects to the Eiffel tower. Within the city zone of Paris there are many famous... Read the full Arc de Triomphe review

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Arc de Triomphe

  • 5 out of 5 stars by barbara from Atlanta, Georgia
  • May 2, 2008
Arc de Triomphe
Quote: Easier, quicker, and cheaper to access than the Eiffel Tower, Napoleon's "arch of victory" erected to the glory of his army was on our list of must-see things to show our son because my husband's grandfather has often told us that he put a bullet... Read the full Arc de Triomphe review

From journal Paris, S'il Vous Plait

Arc de Triomphe

  • 5 out of 5 stars by paolo1899 from Naples, Italy
  • September 22, 2007
Arc de Triomphe
Quote: The Arc de Triomphe is one of the most famous monuments in Paris that stands in the centre of the Place Charles de Gaulle, formerly the Place de l'Etoile, at the western end of the Champs Elysees. The arch honours those who fought for France,... Read the full Arc de Triomphe review

From journal Arc De Triomphe

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Arc de Triomphe

  • 3 out of 5 stars by rufusni from Northern Ireland, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom
  • July 18, 2007
Arc de Triomphe
Quote: This arch lies at the centre of the east-west axis from Arc de Triomphe du Carrousel to Grande Arche de la Defense. The Arc de Triomphe was commissioned by Napoleon in 1806 but problems ensued and Napoleon's demise delayed its completion until 1836.... Read the full Arc de Triomphe review

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Arc de Triomphe

  • 3 out of 5 stars by Mandan Lynn from Smithwick, South Dakota
  • February 13, 2007
Arc de Triomphe
Quote: Both Ruud and I had already been to the top of the Eiffel Tower on previous trips to Paris, so this time we decided to ascend the Arc de Triomphe. It was an excellent choice. The views of Paris were every bit as lovely as they are from atop the... Read the full Arc de Triomphe review

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