What to do · Paris
Arc de Triomphe Terrace, 284 Steps above the Champs-Élysées
Information
- From
- €16 adult
- Duration
- 1 h
- Season
- All year
- Who it's for
- From age 8, good legs
From the terrace, at 50 m, you see the twelve avenues leaving the Étoile, the Champs-Élysées as far as the Louvre and the Eiffel Tower straight ahead. It opens late, so it is a good plan for after dinner.
Hours and price
From 1 April to 30 September it is open from 10:00 to 23:00 (Tuesdays from 11:00); from October to March, until 22:30. The last access is 45 minutes before closing. Entry costs €16 from October to March and €22 from April to September, except on Wednesdays, when it stays at €16. Under-18s and EU citizens aged 18 to 25 do not pay. The Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, under the arch, is free to enter.
The climb
The lift is undergoing modernisation works, so you climb on foot: 284 steps, with a first flight of 180 and landings with seats. It is not for pushchairs or for anyone with mobility problems while the works last. You don't cross the roundabout to the arch: you enter through the underpass from the Champs-Élysées.
Getting there
Metro lines 1, 2 and 6 and RER A, Charles-de-Gaulle–Étoile station. Buses 22, 30, 31, 52, 73 and 92 also stop here.
Tips
- Go up at night The terrace is open until 22:30 or 23:00 and the Eiffel Tower lights up on the hour.
- Go on a Wednesday in summer Entry drops from €22 to €16.
Frequently asked questions
Is there a lift at the Arc de Triomphe?
Not at the moment: it is under works and you climb 284 steps.
How much does it cost to go up?
€16 from October to March and on Wednesdays, €22 from April to September. Free up to age 18.
How do you get to the arch?
Through the underpass from the Champs-Élysées; you don't cross the roundabout.
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