Champs-Élysées & Arc de Triomphe
Paris, France
About This Activity
Walk the 2 km Champs-Élysées from the Tuileries to the Arc de Triomphe, where an underground tunnel leads to the rooftop for sweeping views down 12 radiating avenues. Arc de Triomphe admission is €16 for adults; free for EU residents under 26. The Tomb of the Unknown Soldier and its eternal flame sit beneath the arch. Visit the rooftop near sunset for the best light on the Eiffel Tower.
Seasonal note: Year-round; festive illuminations in December; visit rooftop at sunset for Eiffel Tower views
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