What is the Arc de Triomphe?

Answer 1

The Arc de Triomphe is a monument, of the kind called "triumphal arch" in English. They are designed as monumental, arched passageways built in imitation of Roman monuments, often dedicated to victories or Peace. The name comes from the Latin words arcus (bow/arc/arch) and triumphus. The Arch of Titus in Rome, Marble Arch in London, India Gate in New Delhi, Washington Arch in New York are examples of triumphal arches.

When speaking of the "Arc de Triomphe", most people refer to the large one standing up the Champs-Elysées, in Paris, France.

Answer 2

The square on the top of the Chaillot Hill has been known as PLACE DE L'ÉTOILE since the eighteenth century. Étoile means star, and already in those days five avenues met there. In 1854 the square was redesigned with twelve avenues. In the centre of the star stands the Arc de Triomphe de l'Étoile.

In 1806 Napoleon asked the architect Chalgrin to construct a gigantic triumphal arch in honour of the French Army. The top of the Chaillot hill had to be levelled, and the foundations gave some difficulty, so that by the time the new Empress Marie-Louise arrived in 1810, the arch was only a few feet high. As the Emperor insisted that his bride must drive into Paris through this new gateway, Chalgrin had to get friends from the Theatres of Paris to construct a fake arch of wood and canvas for the occasion. When Napoleon was defeated and exiled in 1814, work stopped, not to be started again till Louis-Philippe ordered it in 1832. It was finished in 1836. In 1840 the body of Napoleon I was carried through in a procession and a snowstorm on its way to the Invalides. In 1854 the twelve avenues were completed by Baron Haussmann. In 1920 the Unknown Soldier was buried under the centre of the Arch. If your grandfather was killed in the First World War - like 1,500,000 other Frenchmen - lay your flowers here. He may be the Unknown Soldier. An everlasting flame on the tomb is rekindled by old soldiers daily.

On the death of President De Gaulle the square was renamed Place Charles de Gaulle, which doesn't stop Parisians calling it L'Étoile.

Answer 3

The Arc de Triomphe is located in Paris, France.

In Paris, it is:

- on the right bank of the Seine river,

- in the central-western part of the city,

- at the upper end of the Champs-Elysées avenue,

- at the centre of a huge square where 12 avenues meet, called "Place de l'étoile" or "Place Charles de Gaulle-Etoile".
Its in Paris, France at the end of one of the most famous shopping streets, Avenue des champ-elysees, which has some of the biggest names!

Answer 4

The Arc de Triomphe is located in Paris, the capital city of France.

In the city, it stands in the centre of the "place Charles-de-Gaulle" also known as "place de l'étoile", a huge roundabout at the upper end of the Champs-Elysées avenue.

This is:

- on the left bank of the river Seine;

- in the central-western part of the city.

coordinates: Latitude = N 48° 52' 26", Longitude = E 2° 17' 42".

Answer 5

By 'small arc' you are referring to the "Arc de Triomphe du Caroussel", a smaller triumphal arch built near the Louvre Museum. The Arc de triomphe du carrousel sits at the limit between the Tuileries gardens, after the Place de la Concorde at the bottom of the Champs-Elysees, and the horseshoe-shaped yard of the Louvre Museum.

Answer 6

When you are up the Champs-Elysees avenue looking to the arc, the entrance is located in one of the right legs. Use the pedestrian tunnel to get there.

Answer 7

This is in Paris France.

Answer 8

Paris , France