Arc de Triomphe facts

Arc de Triomphe in Paris. Facts. Arc de Triomphe is one of Paris famous monuments. A legacy of Napoleon, Arc de Triomphe is the rallying point of French troops parading on Bastille day. Arc de Triomphe is the memorial for soldiers who died during World War One. The Paris view from its platform is spectacular. More information on visits.	Arc de Triomphe in Paris. Facts.

Arc de Triomphe facts: history.

Arc de Triomphe facts: history After his Austerlitz victory on December 2nd 1805, Emperor Napoleon, said to his soldiers: "You will return home through archs of triumph". He commissioned the Arc de Triomphe to Architect Jean Chalgrin in 1806. The construction was stopped in 1814 with the abdication of Napoleon and resumed in 1826. The Arc de Triomphe was finally completed in 1836 under King Louis Philippe.

Arc de Triomphe facts: Marseillaise by Rude	Arc de Triomphe facts: the monument The Arc de Triomphe is 49m high, 45m wide, 22m deep. It is covered by sculptures including La Marseillaise by Rude. The names of 128 battles fought by the French Republic and Napoleon are written on the walls under the vault alongside the names of the generals who fought them. The Arc de Triomphe is the hub of twelve radiating avenues including Champs Elysees.

Arc de Triomphe facts: World War One On November 11th 1920, an unknown soldier was buried under Arc de Triomphe, representing 1 500 000 French soldiers who died in World War One. Since 1923, the Flame of Remembrance on the tomb of the unknown soldier is rekindled everyday at 6pm by war veterans and soldiers.	Arc de Triomphe facts: flame of remembrance

Arc de Triomphe facts: Bastille day Parade	More Arc de Triomphe facts More Arc de Triomphe facts Locate Arc de Triomphe on Paris map. See the Arc de Triomphe on a Paris tour. Stay near Arc de Triomphe in Paris Paris metro: Charles de Gaulle station, line 1, 6, RER A tel: +33 (0)1 55 37 73 77. Visits and fees

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