Duration
Allow 45–60 minutes, plus 284 steps to the rooftop terrace
Paris · experience
Arc de Triomphe: entry with rooftop access
Napoleon’s monument to the Grande Armée, with rooftop access for a 360° view along the Champs-Élysées and toward the Eiffel Tower — 284 steps up.
Allow 45–60 minutes, plus 284 steps to the rooftop terraceFrom €18
The experience
Napoleon’s monument to the Grande Armée, with one of the best rooftop views in Paris.
Standing at the centre of the Étoile roundabout, the Arc de Triomphe is a Neoclassical take on the Roman triumphal arch, carved with the names of 128 battles and 558 generals from Napoleon’s campaigns. At its base, the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier honours the 1.3 million French dead of the First World War; its eternal flame is rekindled each evening at 6:30pm.
This ticket includes rooftop access — 284 steps up — for a 360° view along the Champs-Élysées, across the Seine and toward the Eiffel Tower, plus an exhibition inside the monument on its symbolism and history.
Group
Group size confirmed with the option
Languages
Confirmed with the option
Format
Self-guided visit; 284 steps to the terrace (the lift is reserved for those who need it)
Meeting point
Access via the underground walkway from the north side of the Champs-Élysées — not across the roundabout itself
Pickup and drop-off
Not included — direct entry for the booked timeslot.
Who this suits
A good choice when it matches the way you want to use the city.
- One of the best rooftop views in Paris, especially at sunset.
- Travellers comfortable with 284 steps — note the lift is reserved for accessibility needs.
- A quick, self-paced stop rather than a guided visit.
Itinerary
The route at a glance.
The guide and exact sequence are confirmed on the day. Times below are a useful indication of how this visit is normally structured.
- 1Start
Access via the underground walkway
From the north side of the Champs-Élysées — do not attempt to cross the roundabout on foot.
- 2284 steps
Climb to the rooftop
The lift is reserved for those who need it.
What the visit includes
The practical detail before you choose a date.
Highlights
- 360° rooftop views along the Champs-Élysées and toward the Eiffel Tower
- The Tomb of the Unknown Soldier and its evening eternal-flame ceremony
- Names of 128 battles and 558 of Napoleon’s generals carved into the arch
- An exhibition on the monument’s history and symbolism
Included
- ✓ Entrance ticket to the Arc de Triomphe
- ✓ Access to the rooftop
Not included
- • A guide or audio guide
Before you go
A few essentials for the day.
- This ticket is nonrefundable.
- There are 284 steps to the rooftop terrace.
- The accessibility lift is reserved exclusively for those who need it.