Arc de Triomphe Entry Ticket: 360° Paris Views

Climb to a 360° panorama over Paris, or take the elevator partway up

Arc de Triomphe entry ticket in Paris's 8th Arrondissement gives you access to the monument at the top of the Champs-Élysées. Walk around the base to see the sculpted groups and the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, then climb 284 steps to the terrace (or use the elevator for part of the way) and stand in a 360° view over the Champs-Élysées, Eiffel Tower, Montmartre, La Défense and the radiating avenues of Place Charles de Gaulle. A small museum inside explains the monument's history.

Step-by-step itinerary

Visit Arc de Triomphe and terrace view

• Arrive at Arc de Triomphe
• Explore monument sculptures and engravings
• See Tomb of the Unknown Soldier
• Climb or elevator to terrace
• Enjoy panoramic 360° Paris view
• Visit small museum inside

The experience

The Arc de Triomphe sits at the center of Place Charles de Gaulle in the 8th Arrondissement, where twelve avenues meet. You can walk around the base to study the monumental sculptures and engravings that celebrate French military history, then pause beneath the arch at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, where an eternal flame is rekindled each evening. The monument's scale and detail reward time spent at ground level before you decide whether to climb.

Access to the terrace involves 284 steps, but an elevator is available if you need it, no reservation required. Once at the top, the view spans in all directions: the Champs-Élysées stretching toward Place de la Concorde, the Eiffel Tower to the southwest, Montmartre to the north, and La Défense's modern towers to the west. The terrace is open Wednesday to Monday 10am–10:30pm and Tuesdays 11am–10:30pm. Last admission is 45 minutes before closing. A small museum on-site documents the Arc's construction and role in French history, so the visit combines the visual spectacle with context.

The site is wheelchair accessible, with elevators and accessible surfaces throughout. Public transportation stops nearby, and all areas are designed to accommodate mobility needs. If you have cardiovascular concerns or limited fitness, the elevator option means you can still reach the terrace without climbing the full staircase.

What’s included

• Access to the monument and terrace.
• elevator for part of the ascent.
• small on-site museum explaining the Arc's history and significance.
• 360° panoramic views from the top.

Information

Lasts 1h–2h, runs every day with no fixed time, from € 25 per person and with free cancellation up to 24 h before.

Days and timesEvery day

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

AgesAdult (18 and older) · Under 18: can't be booked

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

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Good to know

Moderate physical effortWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportPublic transport nearbyNot recommended with heart problems

Operated by Paris Odyssey

Is this one for you?If you have limited time or prefer not to climb stairs, use the elevator to reach the terrace partway up, then walk the remaining steps. The full staircase of 284 steps is manageable for those with moderate fitness, but the elevator option means visitors of varying abilities can all reach the top and see the view.

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Top questions

Can I take an elevator all the way to the top of the Arc de Triomphe?

An elevator is available for part of the ascent, but you will still need to climb some stairs to reach the terrace. The full route involves 284 steps total. The elevator reduces but does not eliminate the climb. No advance reservation is needed to use it.

What is the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, and where is it at the Arc de Triomphe?

The Tomb of the Unknown Soldier lies beneath the arch at ground level, honoring an unidentified soldier from World War I. An eternal flame is rekindled there every evening, and it serves as a place of reflection and remembrance for visitors.

What can I see from the terrace at the top?

The terrace offers a 360° panoramic view over Paris. You can see the Champs-Élysées, the Eiffel Tower, Montmartre, La Défense, and the twelve avenues radiating from Place Charles de Gaulle in all directions: one of the most comprehensive vistas of the city.

Is entry to the Arc de Triomphe free for young visitors?

Entry is free for EU citizens under 26 and for European Union nationals aged 18–25. Children under 18 who are EU citizens also receive free admission. Non-EU visitors and adults over 26 pay the ticket price.

What are the opening hours, and when is the last time I can enter?

The Arc de Triomphe is open Wednesday to Monday from 10am to 10:30pm, and Tuesdays from 11am to 10:30pm. Last admission is 45 minutes before closing time, so plan accordingly if you want to spend time on the terrace.