Arc de Triomphe

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The Arc de Triomphe de l'Étoile, is one of the most famous monuments in Paris, standing at the western end of the Champs-Élysées at the center of Place Charles de Gaulle, formerly named Place de l'Étoile — the étoile or "star" of the juncture formed by its twelve radiating avenues.

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Greg Smith

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The Arc de Triomphe de l'Étoile, is one of the most famous monuments in Paris, standing at the western end of the Champs-Élysées at the center of Place Charles de Gaulle, formerly named Place de l'Étoile — the étoile or "star" of the juncture formed by its twelve radiating avenues.

Arc de Triomphe Paris - Paris Attractions - Arc De Triomphe
Arc de Triomphe Paris information in amazing detail with breathtaking photos. Everything you need to know about one of Paris' top attractions - Arc de Triomphe.
http://www.arcdetriompheparis.com
Arc de Triomphe - Paris tourist office
Arc de Triomphe - Situated at the Place de l’Etoile, overlooking the Champs-Elysées, the Arc de Triomphe is the biggest arch in the world. It...
https://en.parisinfo.com/paris-museum-monument/71396/Arc-de-Triomphe
Arc de triomphe
A network of one hundred monuments across France
http://www.paris-arc-de-triomphe.fr/en
Visitor Information
Located at one end of Paris’s most famous avenue, the Champs Elysees, the triumphal arch is older than the Eiffel Tower, but is somewhat new in the tradition of building arches to celebrate victories. The Romans did it much earlier. In fact, the Arch of Titus had inspired Napoleo
http://www.arcdetriompheparis.com/visitor-information
History Of The Arc De Triomphe Paris
The history of the Arc de Triomphe in Paris France. This site covers everything about this famous Parisian monument and attraction.
http://www.arcdetriompheparis.com/history
The Design
Arc de Triomphe Paris information in amazing detail with breathtaking photos. Everything you need to know about one of Paris' top attractions - Arc de Triomphe.
http://www.arcdetriompheparis.com/history/the-design
A Brief History of Paris' Arc de Triomphe
Find out everything there is to know about the Arc de Triomphe in Paris, the largest triumphal arch in the world that took three decades to build.
https://theculturetrip.com/europe/france/paris/articles/a-brief-history-of-paris-arc-de-triomphe/
Arc de Triomphe (Paris) - 2019 All You Need to Know BEFORE You Go (with Photos) - TripAdvisor
The Arc de triomphe was begun in 1806, on the orders of Napoleon I to honour the victories of his Grande Armée. Inspired by the great arches of antiquity, the ...
https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g187147-d188709-Reviews-Arc_de_Triomphe-Paris_Ile_de_France.html
10 Fast Facts About the Arc de Triomphe | Mental Floss
1. It was supposed to be a giant elephant statue.
http://mentalfloss.com/article/22359/quick-10-arc-de-triomphe
Arc de Triomphe | arch, Paris, France | Britannica.com
Arc de Triomphe: Arc de Triomphe, massive triumphal arch in Paris, France, one of the world’s best-known commemorative monuments. It stands at the centre of the Place Charles de Gaulle (formerly called the Place de l’Étoile), the western terminus of the avenue des Champs-Élysées; just over 1.2 miles (2 km) away, at
https://www.britannica.com/topic/Arc-de-Triomphe
Arc de Triomphe - Wikipedia
The Arc de Triomphe de l'Étoile (French pronunciation: [aʁk də tʁijɔ̃f də letwal] (About this soundlisten), Triumphal Arch of the Star) is one of the most famous monuments in Paris, standing at the western end of the Champs-Élysées at the center of Place Charles de Gaulle, former
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Arc_de_Triomphe

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Arc de Triomphe


Alternative names	Arc de Triomphe de l'Étoile
General information
Type	Triumphal arch
Architectural style	Neoclassicism
Location	Place Charles de Gaulle (formerly Place de l'Étoile)
Coordinates	48°52′25.6″N 2°17′42.1″E / 48.873778°N 2.295028°E / 48.873778; 2.295028
Construction started	15 August 1806^[1]
Inaugurated	29 July 1836^[2]
Height	50 m (164 ft)
Dimensions
Other dimensions	Wide: 45 m (148 ft) Deep: 22 m (72 ft)
Design and construction
Architect(s)	Jean Chalgrin Louis-Étienne Héricart de Thury

Source : Wikipedia under CC-BY-SA license

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Arc de Triomphe Paris - Paris Attractions - Arc De Triomphe
Arc de Triomphe Paris information in amazing detail with breathtaking photos. Everything you need to know about one of Paris' top attractions - Arc de Triomphe.
http://www.arcdetriompheparis.com
Arc de Triomphe - Paris tourist office
Arc de Triomphe - Situated at the Place de l’Etoile, overlooking the Champs-Elysées, the Arc de Triomphe is the biggest arch in the world. It...
https://en.parisinfo.com/paris-museum-monument/71396/Arc-de-Triomphe
Arc de triomphe
A network of one hundred monuments across France
http://www.paris-arc-de-triomphe.fr/en
Visitor Information
Located at one end of Paris’s most famous avenue, the Champs Elysees, the triumphal arch is older than the Eiffel Tower, but is somewhat new in the tradition of building arches to celebrate victories. The Romans did it much earlier. In fact, the Arch of Titus had inspired Napoleo
http://www.arcdetriompheparis.com/visitor-information
History Of The Arc De Triomphe Paris
The history of the Arc de Triomphe in Paris France. This site covers everything about this famous Parisian monument and attraction.
http://www.arcdetriompheparis.com/history
The Design
Arc de Triomphe Paris information in amazing detail with breathtaking photos. Everything you need to know about one of Paris' top attractions - Arc de Triomphe.
http://www.arcdetriompheparis.com/history/the-design
A Brief History of Paris' Arc de Triomphe
Find out everything there is to know about the Arc de Triomphe in Paris, the largest triumphal arch in the world that took three decades to build.
https://theculturetrip.com/europe/france/paris/articles/a-brief-history-of-paris-arc-de-triomphe/
Arc de Triomphe (Paris) - 2019 All You Need to Know BEFORE You Go (with Photos) - TripAdvisor
The Arc de triomphe was begun in 1806, on the orders of Napoleon I to honour the victories of his Grande Armée. Inspired by the great arches of antiquity, the ...
https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g187147-d188709-Reviews-Arc_de_Triomphe-Paris_Ile_de_France.html
10 Fast Facts About the Arc de Triomphe | Mental Floss
1. It was supposed to be a giant elephant statue.
http://mentalfloss.com/article/22359/quick-10-arc-de-triomphe
Arc de Triomphe | arch, Paris, France | Britannica.com
Arc de Triomphe: Arc de Triomphe, massive triumphal arch in Paris, France, one of the world’s best-known commemorative monuments. It stands at the centre of the Place Charles de Gaulle (formerly called the Place de l’Étoile), the western terminus of the avenue des Champs-Élysées; just over 1.2 miles (2 km) away, at
https://www.britannica.com/topic/Arc-de-Triomphe
Arc de Triomphe - Wikipedia
The Arc de Triomphe de l'Étoile (French pronunciation: [aʁk də tʁijɔ̃f də letwal] (About this soundlisten), Triumphal Arch of the Star) is one of the most famous monuments in Paris, standing at the western end of the Champs-Élysées at the center of Place Charles de Gaulle, former
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Arc_de_Triomphe

Arc de Triomphe


Alternative names	Arc de Triomphe de l'Étoile
General information
Type	Triumphal arch
Architectural style	Neoclassicism
Location	Place Charles de Gaulle (formerly Place de l'Étoile)
Coordinates	48°52′25.6″N 2°17′42.1″E / 48.873778°N 2.295028°E / 48.873778; 2.295028
Construction started	15 August 1806^[1]
Inaugurated	29 July 1836^[2]
Height	50 m (164 ft)
Dimensions
Other dimensions	Wide: 45 m (148 ft) Deep: 22 m (72 ft)
Design and construction
Architect(s)	Jean Chalgrin Louis-Étienne Héricart de Thury

Source : Wikipedia under CC-BY-SA license

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Arc de Triomphe

The Arc de Triomphe de l'Étoile, is one of the most famous monuments in Paris, standing at the western end of the Champs-Élysées at the center of Place Charles de Gaulle, formerly named Place de l'Étoile — the étoile or "star" of the juncture formed by its twelve radiating avenues.

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