Arc de Triomphe Rooftop Tickets: Paris panorama from the terrace

Stand on the panoramic terrace and see all of Paris spread below

Arc de Triomphe rooftop tickets grant entry to the monument's panoramic terrace in Paris's 8th Arrondissement, reached through an underground walkway from the Champs-Élysées. From the top, your view sweeps across the whole city. The monument itself (about 50 meters high, 45 meters long and 22 meters wide) was inspired by Rome's Arch of Titus but stands as Napoleon's vision, inaugurated in 1836 and home to the Unknown Soldier since 1921. Digital tickets arrive 24 hours before your visit.

Step-by-step itinerary

Visit Arc de Triomphe rooftop

• Enter through ticket control
• Climb to panoramic terrace
• Enjoy views over Paris
• Learn about monument history
• See the Unknown Soldier memorial

The experience

The Arc de Triomphe sits at the centre of Place Charles de Gaulle, where twelve avenues radiate outward like a star. To reach the rooftop, you enter via an underground walkway from the Avenue Champs-Élysées. A route that keeps you clear of the traffic circling the monument above. Once you're inside, the terrace opens onto a view that reaches across the whole of Paris: the city spreads in every direction from this single vantage point.

The monument itself carries the weight of French history. Architect Jean-François Chalgrin designed it as a single monumental arch, abandoning the columns that framed Rome's original and pushing the scale to something exceptional. Napoleon commissioned it in 1806. Louis-Philippe inaugurated it in 1836 to honour the armies of the Revolution and the Empire. The Unknown Soldier was laid at its base in 1921, and every day at 18:30 the flame of remembrance is rekindled there.

Your digital entry ticket arrives by email or WhatsApp 24 hours before your visit. Priority support is available by phone or WhatsApp during Paris business hours (9 to 17). The visit typically takes between one and two hours. Note that the elevator is under construction until mid-2027, so the rooftop is reached by stairs.

What’s included

• Entry to the Arc de Triomphe with rooftop access.
• priority support by phone or WhatsApp during business hours (9 to 17 Paris time).

Options for this experience

4 options

Rooftop tickets for the Arc de Triomphe27 departure times: the first at 12:10, the last at 20:50

Arc and boat tour combined29 departure times: the first at 12:10, the last at 21:30Includes rooftop tickets for the Arc de Triomphe and a 1-hour boat tour departing from the Eiffel Tower, with an audio guide.

Private guide in English or French12:10, 14:30, 17:10 and 19:10Skip-the-line entry is included. The guide has doctoral studies in museology, mediation and heritage, master's degrees in visual art, and master's degrees in history and philosophy. Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes. Maximum group size is 6 people. Professional private guide speaking English or French.

Private guide in other languages12:10, 14:30, 17:10 and 19:10The guide has doctoral studies in museology, mediation and heritage, master's degrees in visual art, and master's degrees in history and philosophy. Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes. Maximum group size is 6 people. Guides speak German, Russian, Spanish, Italian, Portuguese or Chinese.

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Information

Lasts 1h–2h, runs every day, 29 start times, from € 30.39 per person and with free cancellation up to 24 h before.

Days and timesEvery day29 departure times: 12:10, 12:30, 12:50, 13:10, 13:30, 13:50, 14:10, 14:30, 14:50, 15:10, 15:30, 15:50, 16:10, 16:30, 16:50, 17:10, 17:30, 17:50, 18:10, 18:30, 18:50, 19:10, 19:30, 19:50, 20:10, 20:30, 20:50, 21:10 and 21:30

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

Book up to1h before

AgesAdult (18 and older) · Youth (12 to 17 years): free · Child (4 to 11 years): free · Infant (under 4): free

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 3 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortPublic transport nearby

Operated by Online ticket

Is this one for you?The rooftop ticket alone suits anyone who wants to climb at their own pace and linger on the terrace. Add a private guide in English or French if you want the history and the stories behind what you're looking at from above.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (12 to 17 years): free; Child (4 to 11 years): free; Infant (under 4): free.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What can I see from the Arc de Triomphe rooftop?

From the panoramic terrace at the top, your view sweeps across the whole of Paris in every direction, giving you a single vantage point over the entire city.

How do I get inside the Arc de Triomphe?

Entry is via an underground walkway from the Avenue Champs-Élysées, which keeps you away from the traffic circling the monument at street level.

When was the Arc de Triomphe built and what is it used for?

Napoleon commissioned the monument in 1806 and it was inaugurated in 1836 by King Louis-Philippe to honour the armies of the Revolution and the Empire. The Unknown Soldier has been buried at its base since 1921, and a flame of remembrance is rekindled there every day at 18:30.

How big is the Arc de Triomphe?

The monument stands about 50 metres high, 45 metres long and 22 metres wide, making it an exceptional scale compared to its inspiration, Rome's Arch of Titus.

When will I receive my ticket?

Digital entry tickets are sent 24 hours before your visit time to your email or WhatsApp.