Arc de Triomphe Adult Ticket Concierge Service

Confirmed rooftop terrace access with digital delivery and 2-hour booking confirmation during business hours.

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You climb to the terrace atop the Arc de Triomphe, the monument commissioned by Napoleon in 1806 after Austerlitz and completed in 1836. The arch stands 49.54 metres tall at the centre of Place Charles de Gaulle, where twelve avenues radiate outward. From the rooftop you see the full sweep of the Axe historique, the alignment running from the Louvre courtyard through the Champs-Élysées to La Défense. Below the vault lies the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, marked by an eternal flame rekindled each evening. The concierge tier includes digital ticket delivery by email, confirmation within 2 hours during business hours, and the all-in concierge price with no operator fees shown separately.

The Monument and Its Terrace

The Arc de Triomphe measures 49.54 metres in height, 44.82 metres in width, and 22.21 metres in depth. The large vault rises 29.19 metres and spans 14.62 metres. Architect Jean-François Chalgrin modelled the design on the Arch of Titus in Rome, adopting a neoclassical interpretation of ancient Roman forms. Construction began in 1806, paused during the Bourbon Restoration in 1815, and resumed in 1823 under architects Louis-Robert Goust and Jean-Nicolas Huyot. The final cost reached approximately 10 million francs. You enter from ground level and ascend to the rooftop terrace, where the view extends across the twelve radiating avenues and the length of the Champs-Élysées. The terrace offers unobstructed sightlines west to La Défense and east toward the Louvre, tracing the full Axe historique alignment that defines Paris's monumental spine.

Sculptural Groups and Inscriptions

Four major sculptural groups anchor the base of the arch. Jean-Pierre Cortot carved The Triumph of 1810, Antoine Étex created The Resistance of 1814 and The Peace of 1815, and François Rude sculpted The Departure of the Volunteers of 1792, known as La Marseillaise. The face of France in Rude's relief became the belt buckle design for the rank of Marshal of France. Above the frieze, 30 shields bear the names of major victories from the French Revolution and Napoleonic Wars. The inner walls list 660 officers, including 558 generals of the First French Empire; names of those killed in battle are underlined. The shorter sides of the four supporting columns record the names of major Napoleonic battles, excluding engagements from the Hundred Days. You see these inscriptions from the ground level before ascending to the terrace.

Concierge Reservation Details

The concierge tier delivers your ticket digitally by email. Confirmation arrives within 2 hours during business hours. The all-in concierge price covers the reservation, with no separate operator fees displayed. All sales are final. The one exception: in the rare event we are unable to secure your tickets from the operator, a full refund is issued within 24 hours. You select your preferred visit date during checkout. The operator is Centre des monuments nationaux, which manages the monument and sets the calendar. [VERIFY: operator tier name for standard adult admission] Standard adult admission applies to visitors aged 26 and over or non-EU residents aged 18–25. EU residents under 26 enter free with valid identification presented at the monument entrance.

Frequently asked

What does the adult ticket include?
Access to the Arc de Triomphe rooftop terrace, the permanent exhibition inside the monument, and views of the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier beneath the vault. The ticket is digital, delivered by email, and confirmed within 2 hours during business hours.
How tall is the Arc de Triomphe?
The monument stands 49.54 metres tall, 44.82 metres wide, and 22.21 metres deep. The large vault measures 29.19 metres in height and 14.62 metres in width. It was the tallest triumphal arch in the world until 1938.
Who designed the Arc de Triomphe?
Jean-François Chalgrin designed the monument in 1806. After his death in 1811, Louis-Robert Goust and later Jean-Nicolas Huyot continued the work. The arch was completed in 1836 under the direction of Guillaume-Abel Blouet.
What is the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier?
The Tomb of the Unknown Soldier from World War I lies beneath the vault. It was interred on Armistice Day 1920. An eternal flame burns at the site, rekindled each evening at 18:30 to commemorate unidentified fallen soldiers.
Can I rebook my visit date?
We rebook your visit to any open slot in the operator's calendar. Contact the concierge team with your preferred alternative date and we coordinate the change with Centre des monuments nationaux.
What is the refund policy?
All sales are final. The one exception: in the rare event we are unable to secure your tickets from the operator, a full refund is issued within 24 hours.
Who qualifies for free admission?
EU residents under 26 years old enter free with valid identification. Non-EU residents and EU residents aged 26 and over require a paid ticket. Proof of age and residency is checked at the monument entrance.
What sculptural groups are on the monument?
Four groups anchor the base: The Triumph of 1810 by Jean-Pierre Cortot, The Resistance of 1814 and The Peace of 1815 by Antoine Étex, and The Departure of the Volunteers of 1792 (La Marseillaise) by François Rude. Thirty shields above the frieze list major French victories.