Arc de Triomphe, Paris

The Arc de Triomphe stands as a powerful tribute to France’s military history and a defining symbol of Paris. Commanding the Place Charles de Gaulle at the western end of the Champs-Élysées, this monumental arch was designed by Jean-François Chalgrin and inaugurated in 1836. Rising 50 meters high, it honors those who fought and died for France during the French Revolution and Napoleonic Wars. Beneath it lies the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, where the eternal Flame of Remembrance is rekindled daily at 18:30. Climb to the top for a breathtaking panoramic view of Paris, with twelve grand avenues radiating from its base like a star.