![The Arc de Triomphe de l'Étoile (Triumphal Arch of the Star) is one of the most famous monuments in Paris. It stands in the centre of the Place Charles de Gaulle (originally named Place de l'Étoile), at the western end of the Champs-Élysées. It should not be confused with a smaller arch, the Arc de Triomphe du Carrousel, which stands west of the Louvre. The Arc de Triomphe honours those who fought and died for France in the French Revolutionary and the Napoleonic Wars, with the names of all French victories and generals inscribed on its inner and outer surfaces. Beneath its vault lies the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier from World War I. The Arc de Triomphe is the linchpin of the Axe historique (historic axis) – a sequence of monuments and grand thoroughfares on a route which runs from the courtyard of the Louvre to the Grande Arche de la Défense. The monument was designed by Jean Chalgrin in 1806 and its iconographic program pits heroically nude French youths against bearded Germanic warriors in chain mail. It set the tone for public monuments with triumphant patriotic messages. The monument stands 50 metres in height, 45 m wide and 22 m deep. Its design was inspired by the Roman Arch of Titus. The Arc de Triomphe is built on such a large scale that, three weeks after the Paris victory parade in 1919 (marking the end of hostilities in World War I), Charles Godefroy flew his Nieuport biplane through it, with the event captured on newsreel. It was the tallest triumphal arch in existence until the completion of the Monumento a la Revolución in Mexico City in 1938, which is 67 metres high. The Arch of Triumph in Pyongyang, completed in 1982, is modelled on the Arc de Triomphe and is slightly taller at 60 m [Wikipedia.org]](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6187899/ce730aaa-6e04-4cb2-ae2d-4e846d97c027.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=500&q=medium)
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Hotel de L'Empereur - Malone Hotels
7th Arrondissement
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (385)
"Room was very nice, large bathroom.
The Staff was extremely helpful and very courteous.
Great location, close to the Metro."
Terri
The price is €172
includes taxes & fees
14 Dec - 15 Dec
Hotel Duo
Paris City Center
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1001)
"Great area, nice property."
Lynn
The price is €123
includes taxes & fees
23 Nov - 24 Nov
Hôtel de la Place du Louvre
Paris City Center
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (420)
"I appreciated the warm welcome at reception and the convenient location. "
Gail
The price is €238
includes taxes & fees
15 Dec - 16 Dec
Les Tournelles
Paris City Center
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (493)
"Clean room, comfy beds, great staff."
Nicholas
The price is €162
includes taxes & fees
16 Nov - 17 Nov
Hotel du Vieux Marais
Paris City Center
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (682)
"Charming boutique hotel"
Alexandre
Hôtel Emile Le Marais
Paris City Center
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (503)
"Great location and proper room! Will come back!"
Yasmina
Hôtel Le Temple de Jeanne
Paris City Center
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (153)
"Great location; right next to Metro station. Close to the Seine and other attractions in Le Marais "
Marco
Grand Hotel Malher
Paris City Center
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (694)
"This was an excellent little hotel. Great staff, clean rooms. Breakfast was a bit high at 16 euros for what was presented. Nonetheless, id stay here again!"
David
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