# Arc de Triomphe, France: what it is and when to go

> Arc de Triomphe is a triumphal arch in Paris in France. Interests: History. The best time to visit is March to October. In June there are 15 h 56 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 03. It has articles in 84 Wikipedias: it is one of the ten best-known places in France out of the 19,297 on this site. Here is what it is, where it lies, when to come, how to get there and what else is nearby to turn it into a trip.

- Address: https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/francia/arco-de-triunfo/
- Reviewed on: 2026-10-02
- Language: en

## In a nutshell

- **What it is:** Triumphal arch in Paris · History
- **Where:** France
- **Best time:** March to October.
- **Nearest airport:** ORY Paris (Orly, Val-de-Marne), 17 km as the crow flies
- **Opening hours:** Apr 02-Jan 31: Mo-Su 10:00-22:30; Apr 01,Sep 30: Mo-Su 10:00-23:00; Oct 01,Dec 31: Mo-Su 10:00-22:30; Jan 01,May 01,May 08,Jul 14,Nov 11,Dec 25: off
- **Price:** 12 EUR/person
- **Website:** [paris-arc-de-triomphe.fr](https://www.paris-arc-de-triomphe.fr/)
- **Run by:** Centre des monuments nationaux
- **Protection:** Protected heritage
- **Coordinates:** 48.87378, 2.29504

## What it is and where

Arc de Triomphe is a triumphal arch in Paris in France. It has articles in 84 Wikipedias: it is one of the ten best-known places in France out of the 19,297 on this site.

It is in [Paris](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/francia/paris/), where this site lists 304 more places to see, 2.7 km from the centre.

Its coordinates are 48.87378, 2.29504; the nearest main airport is Paris-Orly Airport (ORY, Paris (Orly, Val-de-Marne)), 17 km as the crow flies. How to get around France (train, car, bus) is covered in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/francia/#moverse).

- [Where it is](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=48.873778%2C2.295035)
- [Directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=48.873778%2C2.295035)

- **Run by:** Centre des monuments nationaux
- **Protection:** Protected heritage

It is one of the [History](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/francia/historia/) places in France. In [Kokai](https://kokai.app/en/) it is already on your trip map next to the places you save yourself, and it goes into a day's plan with one tap.

## When to go

The best time to visit Arc de Triomphe is **March to October**.

| Mes | Época | Hours of daylight |
| --- | --- | --- |
| January | Possible | 8 h 28 |
| February | Possible | 9 h 55 |
| March | Best time | 11 h 34 |
| April | Best time | 13 h 28 |
| May | Best time | 15 h 03 |
| June | Best time | 15 h 56 |
| July | Best time | 15 h 35 |
| August | Best time | 14 h 10 |
| September | Best time | 12 h 20 |
| October | Best time | 10 h 31 |
| November | Possible | 8 h 53 |
| December | Possible | 8 h 03 |

In June there are 15 h 56 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 03. Daylight hours are calculated from the site's latitude for the 15th of each month; when planning a full day on foot they matter as much as the weather.

When to go to France in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/francia/#cuando-ir).

## Before you go to France

To enter France there are 6 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “Valid ID card (DNI) or passport”: they are all, with their deadlines, in [the France checklist](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/francia/#antes-de-salir). Currency: Euro (EUR); plugs: Type C and E · 230 V · 50 Hz; emergencies: 112 · 15 ambulance (SAMU) · 17 police · 18 fire brigade.

In [Kokai](https://kokai.app/en/) you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it.

## What is nearby

- [Arc de Triomphe terrace](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/francia/roof-of-the-triumphal-arch/): Nature · 1 m
- [Tomb of the Unknown Soldier](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/francia/tomb-of-the-unknown-soldier/): History · 8 m
- [Céramic Hôtel](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/francia/hotel-elysees-ceramic/): Hotel in the 8th arrondissement of Paris · 387 m
- [Alexander Nevsky Cathedral, Paris](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/francia/cathedrale-saint-alexandre-nevsky/): Cathedral located in Paris, in France · 665 m
- [Victor Hugo station](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/francia/avenue-victor-hugo/): Paris Métro station · 810 m

Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in [the France guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/francia/).

## More in France: History

- [Eiffel Tower](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/francia/torre-eiffel/): tower located on the Champ de Mars in Paris, France
- [Besançon](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/francia/enceinte-urbaine-de-besancon/)
- [Musée d'Orsay](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/francia/museo-de-orsay/): art museum in Paris, France
- [Notre-Dame de Paris](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/francia/catedral-de-notre-dame/): cathedral in Paris
- [Château de Montsoreau](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/francia/castillo-de-montsoreau/): castle in the Loire valley France and location of château de montsoreau-museum of contemporary art
- [Vichy](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/francia/vichy-2/)

Every France place under History, each with its season, is on [its page](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/francia/historia/).

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Arc de Triomphe?

It is a triumphal arch in Paris in France. It has articles in 84 Wikipedias: it is one of the ten best-known places in France out of the 19,297 on this site.

### When is the best time to visit Arc de Triomphe?

March to October. In June there are 15 h 56 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 03.

### How do you get to Arc de Triomphe?

The nearest main airport is Paris-Orly Airport (ORY), 17 km as the crow flies. From there, [directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=48.873778%2C2.295035) opens the route on the map, and how to get around France is explained in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/francia/#moverse).

### How do I add it to my trip?

With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the France map, next to the places you save yourself: add it to a day's plan, give it a time and, if you like, get a reminder when you pass nearby.

### What else is around here?

Nearby you have [Arc de Triomphe terrace](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/francia/roof-of-the-triumphal-arch/), [Tomb of the Unknown Soldier](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/francia/tomb-of-the-unknown-soldier/), [Céramic Hôtel](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/francia/hotel-elysees-ceramic/). The rest is in [the France guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/francia/).

Data from [OpenStreetMap](https://www.openstreetmap.org/way/226413508), licensed under the ODbL, and from [Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q64436), CC0. More about Arc de Triomphe on [Wikipedia](https://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Arc_de_triomphe_de_l'%C3%89toile). Daylight hours are calculated from the latitude. More in [credits](https://kokai.app/en/aviso/#creditos).