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Paris - Arc de Triomphe de l'Etoile photosParis photos - location: Arc de Triomphe de l'EtoileOther locationsArc de Triomphe de l'Etoile Bridges and banks of the Seine Canal Saint Martin, Canal de l Ourcq Eiffel Tower Hotel de ville Ile aux cygnes et quais du 15e Ile Saint Louis, Ile de la Cité Jardin des Tuileries La Villette Latin quarter and vicinity Le Marais Les Invalides Montmartre Notre Dame de Paris Paris Place de la Concorde Saint Sulpice church The Louvre Trocadero |
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| There are several distinct arcs de triomphe in Paris: one at the Carrousel, two in the grands boulevards area (porte Saint Denis and porte Saint Martin) but the one at l'Etoile is the most famous. It is located in the middle of no less than 12 avenues including the Champs Elysées. This 50m high monument was completed in 1836 and was initially built to celebrate Napoleon's victories. Underneath the arc de triomphe is the tomb of the unknown soldier marked by an ever-burning fire. This arc de Triomphe can be visited: a subterranean passage leads you to the center of the arch (do not even think of crossing the Place de l'Etoile on foot). From here, you can access the top by stairs located inside the building. The visit costs about 8 Euros. |
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