Place to visit
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.
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
- 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, 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.
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- Run by
- Centre des monuments nationaux
- Protection
- Protected heritage
It is one of the History places in France. In Kokai 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.
- JanPossible8:28
- FebPossible9:55
- MarBest time11:34
- AprBest time13:28
- MayBest time15:03
- JunBest time15:56
- JulBest time15:35
- AugBest time14:10
- SepBest time12:20
- OctBest time10:31
- NovPossible8:53
- DecPossible8:03
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
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.
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. Currency: Euro (EUR); plugs: Type C and E · 230 V · 50 Hz; emergencies: 112 · 15 ambulance (SAMU) · 17 police · 18 fire brigade.
In Kokai 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 terraceNature1 m
- Tomb of the Unknown SoldierHistory8 m
- Céramic HôtelHotel in the 8th arrondissement of Paris387 m
- Alexander Nevsky Cathedral, ParisCathedral located in Paris, in France665 m
- Victor Hugo stationParis Métro station810 m
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the France guide.
More in France: History
- Eiffel Tower: tower located on the Champ de Mars in Paris, France
- Besançon
- Musée d'Orsay: art museum in Paris, France
- Notre-Dame de Paris: cathedral in Paris
- Château de Montsoreau: castle in the Loire valley France and location of château de montsoreau-museum of contemporary art
- Vichy
Every France place under History, each with its season, is on its page.
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 opens the route on the map, and how to get around France is explained in its country guide.
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, Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, Céramic Hôtel. The rest is in the France guide.
Keep reading
- Paris304 places to see in and around Paris, France: Eiffel Tower, Louvre, Musée d'Orsay. Best time: March to October.
- History5933 places for history in France, from Eiffel Tower to spots hardly anyone knows. Best time: March to October. Each with its own season by altitude and daylight.
- FranceBefore travelling to France: 6 things worth sorting out, each with its deadline. For Spanish citizens, entry only takes an ID card (DNI).
- Where to travelPick what you fancy (mountains, beaches, museums…) and the months you have free, and Kokai tells you which countries to go to and what to see there.
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