![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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WS Opéra - Duphot
Paris City Center
7.2 out of 10, Good, (16)
"Small but I was there for only one night which was fine for me"
James
WS Louvre - Saint-Germain
Paris City Center
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (2)
"Extremely convenient location. Room size quite small, but sufficient for short stays or sleeping only. Hot water also good. "
Vanessa
The price is €177
includes taxes & fees
8 Dec - 9 Dec
Chic 1BR Flat - Le Marais Charm
Paris City Center
The price is €255
includes taxes & fees
7 Dec - 8 Dec
Hôtel Emile Le Marais
Paris City Center
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (507)
"Great location and proper room! Will come back!"
Yasmina
The price is €141
includes taxes & fees
7 Dec - 8 Dec
Hotel Turenne Le Marais
Paris City Center
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1022)
"Loved location and though rooms are small was convenient to sightseeing Paris and good food options within easy walking distance. "
Robert C
WS Louvre - Saint-Florentin
Paris City Center
7.8 out of 10, Good, (39)
"Great location"
juan
Appartements rue des Vertus
Paris City Center
The price is €317
includes taxes & fees
8 Dec - 9 Dec
Hotel de L'Empereur - Malone Hotels
7th Arrondissement
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (391)
"The hotel was amazing and the front desk staff were so friendly. The complimentary washroom toiletries as well as the afternoon snacks in the lobby were a nice additional touch. My family really enjoyed staying here and we will be back! Merci! "
Miranda
The price is €163
includes taxes & fees
4 Jan - 5 Jan 2026
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