Arc de Triomphe Arc de triomphe de l'Étoile
The Arc de Triomphe is a neoclassical triumphal arch located in Paris, France. Commissioned by Napoleon and opened in 1836, this classified historical monument stands 50 meters tall and is one of the most looked-up sights in France, attracting about 1.75 million visitors in 2022.
Planning a visit
The monument is located at the Place de l'Étoile in Paris, approximately 5 kilometers from the city center. The nearest airport is Paris-Orly Airport, located 17 kilometers away. You can combine a trip here with visits to nearby sites, such as the Champs-Élysées, which is 1 kilometer away, or the Palais de Tokyo, located 1.1 kilometers from the arch. Other nearby options include Parc Monceau, the Palais de Chaillot, and the Musée du Quai Branly – Jacques Chirac.
Temperatures in Paris are mildest from May to September, with daily highs ranging from 18 °C to 24 °C. Winters are cooler, with daily highs dropping to 7 °C or 8 °C in January and December. The site is open daily from 10:00, with closing times varying between 22:30 and 23:00 depending on the season. It is closed on several public holidays, including January 1, May 1, May 8, July 14, November 11, and December 25. There is an entry fee, and the site is not wheelchair accessible.
Weather by month
The warmest month is July, with an average high of 24 °C. Rain is spread fairly evenly through the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 7 | 8 | 11 | 14 | 18 | 21 | 24 | 24 | 20 | 16 | 10 | 7 |
| Average low, °C | 1 | 1 | 3 | 6 | 9 | 12 | 15 | 14 | 12 | 9 | 5 | 2 |
| Rainfall, mm | 54 | 44 | 50 | 49 | 62 | 52 | 58 | 51 | 47 | 66 | 51 | 62 |
| Rainy days | 13 | 11 | 12 | 9 | 13 | 11 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 13 | 12 | 13 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
