Audio Guide of the Arc de Triomphe

The monument generally opens from 10:00 AM to 11:00 PM, with last admission 45 minutes before closing. To access it safely, you must use the underground passageways from the Champs-Élysées Avenue or Avenue de la Grande Armée; **never attempt to cross the roundabout** at street level because of the heavy traffic.

Access to the base and the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier is free, but going up to the terrace costs around €16 for adults. Admission is free for visitors under 18 and EU residents aged 18 to 25; you can check updated prices on the official monument website.

It is recommended to allow between 45 minutes and 1 hour for the full visit. This will give you enough time to climb the 284 steps at a relaxed pace, explore the intermediate exhibition room, and enjoy the 360-degree panoramic views over Paris.

It was commissioned by Napoleon in 1806 after the victory at Austerlitz to honor the Grand Army, although it was completed in 1836. Today it is a national symbol that houses the Eternal Flame and pays tribute to those who died for France; you can learn every historical detail through the narrations at IAudioguia.com.

Sunset is the most spectacular time, as you will be able to see Paris in daylight, watch the sunset, and then admire the city illuminated afterward. In addition, every day at 6:30 PM, the moving flame rekindling ceremony takes place, an event well worth witnessing.

Yes, the monument has an elevator reserved for visitors with reduced mobility that goes up to the museum level. From there, there is a short lift to reach the terrace, but you need to request assistance from staff at the entrance.

You are at the western end of the Champs-Élysées, ideal for shopping and strolling toward Place de la Concorde. A short metro ride or walk away, you can reach the Eiffel Tower and Trocadéro for some of the best photos of the city.

Avoid bringing suitcases or large bags, as there is no left-luggage facility and security checks are strict. Wear comfortable shoes for the spiral staircases and buy your ticket online in advance to avoid the long ticket-office lines.