Arc de Triomphe

You all know this place is great so I'll skip all that and just mention helpful tips. So I came here at around 7:30pm with the intention of catching the sunset. It worked out great. I was able to order the tickets online as I waited on the queue to get in. The wait itself was around 20 minutes. There was a line for the ticket window so just get your ticket online from your phone. Warning: you have to walk up the stairs. There is an elevator somewhere but I was directed to the stairs. It's not an easy climb so be prepared for this one. Many people stopped to rest on the way up. There are restrooms up there for your use. If your intentions are to get a good view of the Eiffel tower during sunset, then you should head straight to the roof and get a spot on that corner facing it. It will fill up fast full of people going for a good view. It also gets windy up there so if it's a colder day then bring a jacket.
David - 2 weeks ago

We found this to be a great experience. The top provides you 360 view of Paris to include the Eiffel Tower.. well worth the trip. The tickets are approximately 16 euros per adult. We had about a five minute wait to go up to the top Two points of visitors need to know. First you need to look for the tunnel via staircase that is outside the circle for you to walk underneath the very busy circle and come up right at the Arc base. Secondly if you do want to go up the Arc you will need to walk up approximately 250 steps. It's not too bad if you take your time but in any case it's a lot of stairs. If you can do it the views are stunning. Plenty of parking via parking garage for a fee within a two to four block walk..
V MAN - a week ago

To get to Arch du Triomphe, take the Metro line 1 exit Charles de Gaulle Etoile and then take Sortie 1, Champ Elysees - Arc de Triomphe. When you exit the metro, walk to the left near the street. You should see stairs going down to a walkway/tunnel under the street to go the Arc de Triomphe area, which is FREE. Please DO NOT go to street of the around about or go past the barriers. They are there for your safety and for others. To get to the top of the monument, you need a ticket. Highly suggest purchasing tickets ahead of time. Entrance is included when you purchase the Paris Museum Pass. Reservation was not required as of 4/30/25. Please be advised that there are almost 300 steps to walk up to the top via spiral staircase. I highly recommend having water, a fan, and a small towel to wipe off the sweat after walking up the first 200 steps. There is a bathroom on the first landing and a giftshop on the 2nd landing inside the monument. Beautiful panoramic view of the city awaits you at the top. Please be advised that it gets very crowded at sunset but it is so worth it. Enjoy your visit.
G B - 3 weeks ago

Every bit as grand as I had imagined it to be. You will be awed by the sheer size and grandeur of this and it’s a dream come true for history lovers. Be sure to get tickets online beforehand to avoid the long lines and get instant entry. Just show them your tickets and they will let you in. Be prepared to climb 250 steps if you’re going to the top which is a must as the views of Paris and Eiffel Tower are stunning!
Tawseef Khan - 2 weeks ago

I was able to climb up for free as I'm an EU citizen under 25. However the free tickets for EU citizens can only be bought on the day at the ticket desk, and the line for that was quite long. I waited for about 30 minutes. I didn't wait that long to be able to climb it though. However the views were worth it and I was lucky to see the Eiffel Tower sparkling. Lots of narrow stairs to get to the top, something to keep in mind.
Maia - 2 weeks ago