Place Charles De Gaulle Photo, Place Charles De Gaulle photos, Phillip Colla Natural History Photography :: Online Photo Search Home > Natural History Photography Blog > Search > Place Charles De Gaulle Arc de Triomphe. The Arc de Triomphe (Arc de Triomphe de l'Etoile) 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'Etoile), at the western end of the Champs-Elysees. The Arc de Triomphe (in English: "Triumphal Arch") honors 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 monument was designed by Jean Chalgrin in 1806, and its iconographic program pitted 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 (164 ft) in height, 45 m (148 ft) wide and 22 m (72 ft) deep. Place Charles De Gaulle Photo. Location: Arc de Triomphe , Paris, France Arc de Triomphe. The Arc de Triomphe (Arc de Triomphe de l'Etoile) 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'Etoile), at the western end of the Champs-Elysees. The Arc de Triomphe (in English: "Triumphal Arch") honors 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 monument was designed by Jean Chalgrin in 1806, and its iconographic program pitted 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 (164 ft) in height, 45 m (148 ft) wide and 22 m (72 ft) deep. Place Charles De Gaulle Picture. Location: Arc de Triomphe , Paris, France Arc de Triomphe. The Arc de Triomphe (Arc de Triomphe de l'Etoile) 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'Etoile), at the western end of the Champs-Elysees. The Arc de Triomphe (in English: "Triumphal Arch") honors 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 monument was designed by Jean Chalgrin in 1806, and its iconographic program pitted 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 (164 ft) in height, 45 m (148 ft) wide and 22 m (72 ft) deep. Stock Photography of Place Charles De Gaulle. Location: Arc de Triomphe , Paris, France Arc de Triomphe. The Arc de Triomphe (Arc de Triomphe de l'Etoile) 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'Etoile), at the western end of the Champs-Elysees. The Arc de Triomphe (in English: "Triumphal Arch") honors 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 monument was designed by Jean Chalgrin in 1806, and its iconographic program pitted 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 (164 ft) in height, 45 m (148 ft) wide and 22 m (72 ft) deep. Photograph of Place Charles De Gaulle. Location: Arc de Triomphe , Paris, France Pano dimensions: 7793 x 10813 Arc de Triomphe. The Arc de Triomphe (Arc de Triomphe de l'Etoile) 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'Etoile), at the western end of the Champs-Elysees. The Arc de Triomphe (in English: "Triumphal Arch") honors 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 monument was designed by Jean Chalgrin in 1806, and its iconographic program pitted 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 (164 ft) in height, 45 m (148 ft) wide and 22 m (72 ft) deep. Place Charles De Gaulle Photos. Location: Arc de Triomphe , Paris, France Arc de Triomphe. The Arc de Triomphe (Arc de Triomphe de l'Etoile) 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'Etoile), at the western end of the Champs-Elysees. The Arc de Triomphe (in English: "Triumphal Arch") honors 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 monument was designed by Jean Chalgrin in 1806, and its iconographic program pitted 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 (164 ft) in height, 45 m (148 ft) wide and 22 m (72 ft) deep. Place Charles De Gaulle Image. Location: Arc de Triomphe , Paris, France Arc de Triomphe. The Arc de Triomphe (Arc de Triomphe de l'Etoile) 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'Etoile), at the western end of the Champs-Elysees. The Arc de Triomphe (in English: "Triumphal Arch") honors 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 monument was designed by Jean Chalgrin in 1806, and its iconographic program pitted 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 (164 ft) in height, 45 m (148 ft) wide and 22 m (72 ft) deep. Professional stock photos of Place Charles De Gaulle. Location: Arc de Triomphe , Paris, France Pano dimensions: 8402 x 11410 Arc de Triomphe. The Arc de Triomphe (Arc de Triomphe de l'Etoile) 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'Etoile), at the western end of the Champs-Elysees. The Arc de Triomphe (in English: "Triumphal Arch") honors 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 monument was designed by Jean Chalgrin in 1806, and its iconographic program pitted 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 (164 ft) in height, 45 m (148 ft) wide and 22 m (72 ft) deep. Pictures of Place Charles De Gaulle. Location: Arc de Triomphe , Paris, France Arc de Triomphe. The Arc de Triomphe (Arc de Triomphe de l'Etoile) 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'Etoile), at the western end of the Champs-Elysees. The Arc de Triomphe (in English: "Triumphal Arch") honors 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 monument was designed by Jean Chalgrin in 1806, and its iconographic program pitted 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 (164 ft) in height, 45 m (148 ft) wide and 22 m (72 ft) deep. Place Charles De Gaulle Photo. Location: Arc de Triomphe , Paris, France Pano dimensions: 7420 x 11499 Monuments Research - Monuments of Paris, French 8 - Prescott Library <i class="fa fa-home"></i> at The Wheeler School Monuments of Paris, French 8 Paris Notre Dame cathedral turns 850 years old The mighty cathedral is neither the tallest, oldest nor biggest in the world, but it can rightly claim to be the best-known.

For centuries it has witnessed the greatest events in French history: 80 kings, two emperors, five republics - and two world wars Arc de Triomphe The Arc de Triomphe (Arc de Triomphe de l'Étoile) 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.[1] Eiffel Tower The Eiffel Tower is to Paris what the Statue of Liberty is to New York and what Big Ben is London: the ultimate civic emblem. French engineer Gustave Eiffel—already famous for building viaducts and bridges—spent two years working to erect this monument for the World Exhibition of 1889 Place de la Concorde The Place de la Concorde (French pronunciation: [plas də la kɔ̃kɔʁd], Harmony Square) is one of the major public squares in Paris, France.

In fact, in terms of area, its 86,400 square metres make it the largest square in the French capital La Défense is the prime high-rise office district of Paris. Many of Paris's tallest buildings can be found here Links to the monuments Parc de la Villette This former abattoir is now a 130-acre ultramodern park. With lawns and play areas, an excellent science museum, a music complex, and a cinema, it's also the perfect place to entertain sightseeing-weary kids. You could easily spend a whole day here Database Resources Louvre One of the largest and most famous art museums in the world. The Louvre covers more than 40 acres (16 hectares) on the north bank of the Seine River in Paris. The Louvre was built as a residence for the kings of France, but today it exhibits some of the world's greatest art treasures. Hennessey, William J. "Louvre." World Book Advanced. World Book, 2015. Web. 30 Apr. 2015. Eiffel Tower There is no more famous landmark in the world than the Eiffel Tower.

It announces to all who see it: This is Paris. Not only does it dominate the skyline of Paris, but it is also a landmark of building construction history. "Eiffel Tower." Britannica School. Encyclopædia Britannica, Inc., 2015. Web. 30 Apr. 2015 Arc de Triomphe he largest triumphal arch in the world, the Arc de Triomphe (in full, Arc de Triomphe de l’Étoile) is one of the best-known commemorative monuments of Paris. The arch stands at the center of the Place Charles de Gaulle (formerly the Place de l’Étoile), which is the western end of the Avenue des Champs-Élysées. "Arc de Triomphe." Britannica School. Encyclopædia Britannica, Inc., 2015. Web. 30 Apr. 2015. Notre Dame Notre-Dame de Paris (French: “Our Lady of Paris”) is a cathedral church in Paris , France.

Also known as Notre-Dame Cathedral, it is the most famous of the Gothic cathedrals of the Middle Ages and is distinguished for its size, antiquity, and architectural interest. "Notre-Dame Cathedral." Britannica School.Encyclopædia Britannica, Inc., 2015. Web. 30 Apr. 2015.

Flame of the unknown soldier: la flamme du soldat inconnu Fortress: une forteresse Four cardinal points : les quatre points cardinaux : le nord, le sud, l’est (pronounce the S and the T) et l’ouest à au nord, au sud-ouest…etc Gargoyle: une gargouille Gothic architecture: l’architecture gothique Great Depression: la grande dépression Inside: à l’intérieur Island: une île à l’Ile de la Cité (le centre historique de Paris, dans la Seine) King : le roi Largest: le plus grand / la plus grande Marble : le marbre Oil painting : la peinture à l’huile Oldest : le plus vieux / la plus vieille Office : le bureau 5 out of 5 stars Time Out says The Arc de Triomphe is the city's second most iconic monument after the Eiffel Tower - older, shorter, but far more symbolically important: indeed, the island on which it stands, in the centre of the vast traffic junction of l'Etoile, is the nearest thing to sacred ground in all of secular France, indelibly associated as it is with two of French

 history's greatest men.

The first was the man who had it built. Napoleon ordered the Arc de Triomphe's construction in 1809 as a monument to the achievements of his armies, but he never lived to see it finished: the arch was only completed in 1836 (although the emperor did view a full-size wood and canvas mock-up when he entered the city with his new wife Marie-Louise of Austria in 1810). Nonetheless, it bears the names of Napoleon's victories and key military subordinates, and is decorated on its flanks with a frieze of battle scenes and sculptures, including Rude's famous Le Départ des Volontaires (aka La Marseillaise). The Arc has had martial associations ever since: victorious French troops paraded through it at the end of World War I, and the tomb of the Unknown Soldier lies under its centre, below an eternal flame that is relit in a solemn ceremony every evening.

The man who relit it on 26 August 1944 is the Arc's other great figure, Charles de Gaulle, who followed the reignition ceremony with an iconic triumphal march through Paris; the text of his famous 1940 radio broadcast from London is immortalised in a bronze plaque in the ground. Despite such grand associations, until recently the interior of the Arc was far less impressive, having changed little since the 1930s. As Jean-Paul Ciret, director of cultural development for France's national monuments, put it: 'The way we were showing the Arc to visitors was not worthy of an important landmark. There was no light inside, and the ceiling was dirty.' But now, after a revamp by architect Christophe Girault and artist Maurice Benayouna, there is an impressive new museum with interactive screens and multimedia displays allowing visitors to look at other famous arches throughout Europe and the world, as well as screens exploring the Arc's tumultuous 200-year history, before heading up to the roof and taking in one of the finest views in the city.

Posted: Beautiful monument - Review of Arc de Triomphe, Paris, France - TripAdvisor Review of Arc de Triomphe Place Charles de Gaulle, 75008 Paris, France (Champs-Elysees) +33 1 55 37 73 77 Website Skip the Line Arc De Triomphe Summit Access and Champs Elysees Highlights in... See more tours on Viator Fee: Yes Recommended length of visit: 1-2 hours Owner description: The Arc de triomphe was begun in 1806, on the orders of Napoleon I to honour the victories of his Grande Armée. Inspired by the great arches of antiquity, the monument combines the commemorative with the symbolic and it has always played a major role in the national republican consciousness. Every evening, the flame is lit on the tomb of the Unknown Soldier from the Great War. An exhibition portrays the history and explains its symbolic importance, nationally as well as internationally. The terrace provides superb views both by day and night across the city and its great sweeping avenues.-Opening hours : April to September: from 10 a.m.

to 11 p.m.; October to March: from 10 a.m. to 10.30 p.m.-Closed: 1st January, 1st May, 8th May (morning), 14th July (morning), 11th November (morning), 25th December-Entry fees: Adults = 9,5 €; Concessions = 6 €; Free admission: 18-25 years old* (citizens of one of the 27 countries of the EU or are non-European permanent residents of France) * excluding school groups There are newer reviews for this attraction The Arc de Triomphe, Paris, France - 18th October, 2014 - YouTube The Arc de Triomphe, Paris, France - 18th October, 2014 Want to watch this again later? Sign in to add this video to a playlist. Need to report the video? Sign in to report inappropriate content. Rating is available when the video has been rented. This feature is not available right now. Please try again later.

Published on Dec 20, 2014 The Arc de Triomphe de l'Étoile (Arch of Triumph 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 (in English: "Triumphal Arch") 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 pitted 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 (164 ft) in height, 45 m (148 ft) wide and 22 m (72 ft) deep. The large vault is 29.19 m (95.8 ft) high and 14.62 m (48.0 ft) wide. The small vault is 18.68 m (61.3 ft) high and 8.44 m (27.7 ft) wide. Its design was inspired by the Roman Arch of Titus. This film features views of the Arc de Triomphe from Place Charles de Gaulle, views from the top of the Arc over Paris, and views within the Arc. To visit the Arc de Triomphe website, click here: . To read about the Arc de Triomphe on TripAdvisor click here: . To read more about the Arc de Triomphe, click here: .

To read more about Paris, click here: . To visit the official Paris Tourist office website, click here: . To see an in-depth film that I made of Paris, click here: . If you liked this film there are many more like it on my YouTube channel, which can be found at . Please do check out my channel and subscribe to my videos by clicking the red subscribe button. You can also find my travel films and photography updates on the following: Facebook: please like my Facebook page; WordPress: please follow my blog by clicking the +Follow link; Tumblr: please follow my blog by clicking the +Follow button; Blogger: please follow my blog by bookmarking the page; Google+ just add +stuartmoss ; and You can follow my travels on Twitter @mosstraveltv or by visiting . Category Public Squares of Paris A View On Cities > Paris > Paris Attractions > Public Squares of Paris Loading... Public Squares of Paris Paris is known for its majestic squares, often with tall monuments at the center and lined with grand buildings. The city's most famous squares, inluding the Place de la Concorde and Place des Vosges , are located in the historic center.

Below is an overview of some of the most famous and/or interesting public squares in Paris, listed in alphabetical order. You can move the mouse over the map on the right to see where they are located. Place Charles de Gaulle Until the death of former president Charles de Gaulle this square was aptly named l'Etoile (star) as twelve avenues radiate from the square, often resulting in traffic chaos. At the center is the Arc de Triomphe , which can be accessed via an underground tunnel. One of the streets leading to the square is the famous Champs-Elysées . Place Dauphine The Place Dauphine is a quiet public square which, despite being located on the Île de la Cité near famous landmarks such as the Pont Neuf , Sainte Chapelle and Notre Dame , has kept a low-key character. The triangular shaped square was laid out in the early 17th century and is one of the oldest in Paris. Place de Furstenberg Tiny Place de Furstenberg, in the attractive Saint-Germain-des-Prés quarter, is one of the most romantic squares in Paris.

Eugène Delacroix lived in an apartment at the Place de Furstenberg until his death in 1863. His apartment is now home to the Musée Delacroix, a museum dedicated to the artist. Place de l'Hôtel de Ville This square in front of the city hall was originally named Place de Grève, rougly translatable as 'sandy beach square'. It was renamed in 1830 to Place de l'Hôtel de Ville, for the city hall that dominates the square. Once the site of public executions, the pedestrianized square now regularly hosts events; depending on the time of the year you can find an ice rink or even a volleyball beach. Place de la Bastille Nothing is left of the bastille fortress after which the square is named. Originally built to protect Paris and later turned into a prison, it was destroyed during the French Revolution. The column at the center of the square commemmorates another revolution in 1830. Read More... Place de la Concorde This historic square, Paris's largest, was originally named Place Louis XV. It was renamed place de la Révolution during the revolution when more than thousand people died here under the guillotine.

In 1830 it was named Place de la Concorde. The obelisk at the center is a 19th century gift from Egypt's Viceroy. Read More... Place de la Nation The Place de la Nation is a large, circular square in the east part of Paris. Wide traffic heavy streets divide the square into a series of traffic islands. In the middle of the central traffic circle stands 'The Triumph of the Republic', a large bronze monument that was erected here to celebrate the centenary of the French Revolution. Place de la République At the center of this large nineteenth century square is a monumental statue honoring the French Republic. The pedestrianized square is the traditional starting point for demonstrations in Paris. Place Denfert-Rochereau The Place Denfert-Rochereau is named after a French colonel who fought during the French-Prussian war in 1870. The square is best known as the entrance to the catacombs: a collection of millions of skulls and bones that were moved from the old cemetery in Les Halles. The central statue is known as the Lion of Belfort.

Place des Antilles The Place des Antilles is a square that borders the large Place de la Nation to the east. Its architecture and layout mirrors the Place de l'Île-de-la-Réunion opposite the Avenue du Throne. Both squares are arranged around a central pavilion and a 28 meters tall column. Place des Pyramides At the center of this small square stands a gilded 19th century statue of Jeanne d'Arc (Joan of Arc). Burned at the stake for heresy but later declared a saint she played a crucial role in the Hundred Years' War against the English occupation. Place des Victoires The place des Victoires or 'square of Victories' was designed in 1685 by Jules Hardouin, the architect of King Louis XIV. The idea was to create the perfect backdrop for the central statue of the Sun King. Revolutionaries however destroyed the statue and it was replaced in 1822 by a different model. Read More... Place des Vosges This perfectly symmetrical square is one of the most beautiful in the world. Designed in 1604, the Place des Vosges was the first formal square created in Paris.

Originally named Place Royale, Napoleon renamed it in 1800 after the Vosges Department, the first department in France to pay taxes. Read More... Place du Châtelet This busy, central square was named after the 'Grand Châtelet' castle that stood here until it was destroyed by Napoleon. The two theaters opposite each other were built in 1862 as the Théâtre du Châtelet and the Théâtre de la Ville. At the center is the Palmier fountain and a column celebrating Napoleon's Victories. Read More... Place du Palais Bourbon Right behind the Palais Bourbon - the seat of the French National Assembly - is the Place du Palais Bourbon, a partly pedestrianized square with at its center a statue of a seated figure representing the law. Place du Pont Neuf This square connects the two bridge spans of the Pont Neuf , one of the most famous bridges in Paris. An equestrian statue shows King Henry IV, during whose reign the bridge was built. Don't forget to look across the street where you'll see two picturesque brick houses.

Place du Tertre Montmartre 's famous square, just a stone's throw from the Sacré Coeur Basilica , looks like a charming village square. It is always crowded with tourists and street artists looking to follow in the footsteps of Picasso, Modigliani, Lautrec and other painters who lived in the area. Place Igor Stravinsky The Place Igor Stravinsky is situated right near the Centre Pompidou . Its colorful modern fountain , created by Niki de Saint Phalle and Jean Tinguely, nicely complements the extrovertly modern architecture of the Centre Pompidou . Place St. Michel The Place St. Michel is a popular square in the Latin Quarter, just across the Seine river from the Île de la Cité . Despite its commercial character the cafés around the square are still popular with students and tourists alike. The centerpiece of the square is a large fountain with a statue of archangel Michael. Place St. Sulpice In the middle of the pleasant St. Sulpice square is the 'Fontaine des Quatre Points Cardinaux', or fountain of the four that never were cardinal. It depicts four bishops who, evidently, never became cardinal.

The square is dominated by the St. Sulpice church . Construction of the church started in 1646 and lasted for more than a century. Arc de Triomphe - Paris, France | Place Charles de Gaulle Etoile - YouTube Arc de Triomphe - Paris, France | Place Charles de Gaulle Etoile Want to watch this again later? Sign in to add this video to a playlist. Need to report the video? Sign in to report inappropriate content. Rating is available when the video has been rented. This feature is not available right now. Please try again later. Published on Feb 18, 2016 Arc de Triomphe - Paris, France. The Arc de Triomphe de l'Étoile 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 (164 ft) in height, 45 m (148 ft) wide and 22 m (72 ft) deep. The large vault is 29.19 m (95.8 ft) high and 14.62 m (48.0 ft) wide.

The small vault is 18.68 m (61.3 ft) high and 8.44 m (27.7 ft) wide. 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 (220 ft) high. The Arch of Triumph in Pyongyang, completed in 1982, is modelled on the Arc de Triomphe and is slightly taller at 60 m (197 ft).

L’arc de triomphe de l’Étoile souvent appelé simplement l'Arc de Triomphe, dont la construction, décidée par l'empereur Napoléon Ier, débuta en 1806 et s'acheva en 1836 sous Louis-Philippe, est situé à Paris, dans le 8e arrondissement. Il s'élève au centre de la place Charles-de-Gaulle (anciennement place de l’Étoile), dans l'axe et à l’extrémité ouest de l’avenue des Champs-Élysées, à 2,2 kilomètres de la place de la Concorde. Haut de 50 mètres, large de 45 mètres et profond de 22 mètres, il est géré par le Centre des monuments nationaux1. La hauteur de la grande voûte est de 29,19 mètres et sa largeur de 14,62 mètres. La petite voûte, mesure 18,68 m de haut et 8,44 m de large.

La place de l'Étoile forme un énorme rond-point de douze avenues percées au XIXe siècle sous l’impulsion du baron Haussmann, alors préfet du département de la Seine. Ces avenues « rayonnent » en étoile autour de la place, notamment l’avenue Kléber, l'avenue de la Grande-Armée, l’avenue de Wagram et, la plus connue, l’avenue des Champs-Élysées. Des pavés de couleurs différentes dessinent sur le sol de la place deux étoiles dont les pointes arrivent pour l'une au milieu des avenues, pour l'autre entre les avenues. **SUBSCRIBE !!** 11 Must Visit Paris Attractions & Travel Guide - TommyOoi.com 11 Must Visit Paris Attractions & Travel Guide Facebook Twitter 1. Eiffel Tower Paris wouldn’t be complete without visiting the world most famous landmark – The Eiffel Tower! The tower is the tallest building in Paris and the most-visited paid monument in the world; millions of people ascend it every year.

Named after its designer, engineer Gustave Eiffel, the tower was built as the entrance arch to the 1889 World’s Fair & was meant to last for the duration of the Exposition, but it still stands today, despite all protests from contemporary artists & many people who feared that this huge ‘object’ would not fit into the architecture of Paris. Opening Hours 1. Bir-Hakeim Station – Line M6 2. École Militaire‎ Station – Line M8 3. Champ de Mars-Tour Eiffel‎ Station – RER C By Bus For More Info : Eiffel Tower Official Site 2. Arc de Triomphe The Arc de Triomphe Paris, the most monumental of all triumphal arches, was built between 1806 and 1836 in honor of those who fought for France, in particular, those who fought during the Napoleonic Wars. Engraved on the inside and at the top of the arch are all of the names of the generals and wars fought. The Arc de Triomphe stands at the centre of the Place Charles de Gaulle, also known as the “Place de l’Étoile”.

It’s located at the western end of the Champs-Élysées. The arches whole decorative style is entirely of the tradition of sculpture from the first half of the nineteenth century. Admission Fees Adults : €8 / Students (18 to 25 years) : €5 / Children & Students up to Age 17 : FREE Opening Hours 1. Saint-Michel‎ Station or Cité‎ Station – Line M4. 2. Saint-Michel – Notre-Dame‎ Station – RER B & RER C. By Bus For More Info: Notre Dame de Paris Official Website 4. Basilique Sacré Coeur The Basilique Sacré-Coeur is a Roman Catholic church located on the highest point of the city in Montmartre in Paris. A climb to the top of the dome provides an excellent view of Paris – at 271 feet above Montmartre it is the second-highest viewpoint after the Eiffel Tower The inspiration for Sacré Cœur’s design originated in the wake of the division in French society that arose in the decades following French Revolution, between devout Catholics and legitimist royalists on one side, and democrats, secularists, socialists and radicals on the other.

Opening Hours 1. Anvers Station – Line M2. From station, 20 mins walk. 2. Abbesses Station – Line M12. By Bus For More Info: Basilique Sacré-Coeur Official Site 5. Louvre Museum The Louvre Museum is one of the world’s largest museums, the most visited art museum in the world and a historic monument. The most famous collection – Mona Lisa. A central landmark of Paris, it is located on the Right Bank of the Seine in the 1st arrondissement. Nearly 35,000 objects from prehistory to the 19th century are exhibited over an area of 652,300 square feet. Admission Fees Combine Ticket : €14.00 ( Access to the permanent collections & temporary exhibitions in both the Louvre and the Musée Eugène Delacroix. ) Opening Hours Monday, Thursday, Saturday, Sunday: from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Wednesday, Friday: from 9 a.m. to 9.45 p.m. Closed on Tuesday. Getting there 1. Palais-Royal–Musée du Louvre Station – Line M1 & M7.

By Bus Bus Routes to Musée du Louvre : Bus 21, 24, 27, 39, 48, 68, 69, 72, 81, 95. For More Info : Louvre Museum Official Site 6. Champs-Elysées The Avenue des Champs-Élysées is a prestigious avenue in Paris, France. Daily, you can find thousands of tourist throng shops to shops as if money are printed at home especially in Louis Vuitton flagship store. With its cinemas, cafés, luxury specialty shops and clipped horse-chestnut trees, the Avenue des Champs-Élysées is one of the most famous streets and one of the most expensive strips of real estate in the world. Getting there 1. Franklin D. Roosevelt‎ Station – Line M1 & M9. 2. George V‎ Station – Line M1. 7. Le Palais Royal The Palais-Royal, is a palace and an associated garden located in Paris.

Facing the Place du Palais-Royal, it stands opposite the north wing of the Louvre, and its famous forecourt, screened with columns and, since 1986, containing Daniel Buren’s site-specific artpiece, Les Deux Plateaux, known as Les Colonnes de Buren. Getting there 1. Palais-Royal–Musée du Louvre Station – Line M1 & M7. 8. Opéra Garnier The Opéra Garnier is an elegant 1,979-seat opera house, which was built from 1861 to 1875 & was the world’s largest theatre and opera house when it opened. The cavernous building, designed by Charles Garnier, was one of 171 proposals submitted in an architectural competition in 1861. The Palais Garnier is “probably the most famous opera house in the world. This is at least partly due to its use as the setting for The Phantom of the Opera and the novel’s subsequent adaptations in films and Andrew Lloyd Weber’s popular 1986 musical. Getting there 1. Opéra‎ Station – Line M3, M7 & M8. 9.

Pantheon The Pantheon Paris located in the Latin Quarter of Paris is an early example of Neoclassicism, with a facade modelled after the Pantheon in Rome surmounted by a dome that owes some of its character to Bramante’s “Tempietto”. Back in 507, this site was chosen by King Clovis – the first Frankish Merovingian King – for a basilica to serve as a tomb for him and his wife Clothilde. Admission Fees Adult : €7.00 / 18-25 : €4.50 / Below 17 : FREE Opening Hours 1. Cardinal Lemoine Station – Line M10 2. Luxembourg Station – RER B 10. Paris Disneyland Paris Disneyland Disneyland Paris, 35 minutes from Paris is a must-visit attraction. The theme park opened in 1992 in Marne-la-Vallée, and is the most visited attraction of its kind in Europe. There are two parks, Disneyland Park and Walt Disney Studios Park, and a shopping district, Disney Village. Disneyland Park is the park everybody has heard of and expects, and Walt Disney Studios Park has a more general movie making theme.

The Village is comprised of stores and restaurants. Admission Fees Adult : From €60 / Child : €54 Opening Hours Daily : 10.00am to 8.00pm / Sat & Public Holidays : 10.00am to 9.00pm Getting there By Metro & RER 1. Marne-la-Vallee Chessy Station – Line RER A (Be aware that Paris Metro ticket is only valid in Zone 1 while Disneyland is in Zone 5, using an invalid ticket will result in a €25 fine).

Question: Which famous monument stands in the centre of the ‘Place Charles de Gaulle’ in Paris?
Answer: Arc de Triomphe