Arc de triomphe - activities

Contes et histoires 2024: shows and storytelling tours at the Arc de Triomphe

Contes et histoires, the event that lets families discover national monuments during the Christmas vacations, is back for a 2024 edition, from December 21 to January 5. An opportunity for the whole family to explore the Arc de Triomphe in Paris.

Monument Jeu d'Enfant 2024: a special toy library in Paris' Arc de Triomphe

The Arc de Triomphe opens its doors to families on October 19 and 20, 2024, for the latest edition of the Monument Jeu d'Enfant event.

Journées de l'Architecture 2024 at the Arc de Triomphe: a plunge into the heart of history

The Journées Nationales de l'Architecture 2024 offer a unique opportunity to rediscover the Arc de Triomphe through exceptional architectural tours, from Friday, October 18 to Saturday, October 19, 2024. This emblematic monument, located on the Place Charles de Gaulle - Étoile, reveals itself through captivating tours, allowing us to explore its history and monumental architecture in depth.

Octobre Rose 2024: The Eiffel Tower and three other Parisian landmarks lit up in pink, the images

The Eiffel Tower and three other iconic monuments in the capital were decked out in pink this Monday, September 30, 2024, to mark the launch of Pink October. This was an opportunity to raise awareness of breast cancer, before a month of fund-raising events. A free show was also staged at Place Vendôme.

Paris 2024 Paralympic Games: Agitos installed on the Arc de Triomphe

Three weeks after the Olympic rings were placed on the Eiffel Tower, the Paralympic agitos were hung on another of the capital's landmarks, the Arc de Triomphe!

Europe Day: the Arc de Triomphe will be lit up in blue this Thursday

This Thursday, May 9, 2024, the Arc de Triomphe will be lit up and draped in blue, to mark Europe Day. All the more reason for Parisians to vote in the European elections in June.

Commemorations on November 11, 2023 at the Arc de Triomphe with a visit from the French Patrol

This Saturday, November 11, 2023, we commemorate the Armistice of 1918. In the morning, we head for the Arc de Triomphe for the official ceremony attended by French President Emmanuel Macron. The ceremony will be punctuated by the Patrouille de France taking to the skies over Paris. 3 other ceremonies will also take place at the Arc de Triomphe, so here's the program.

November 11: centenary of the flame of remembrance and video mapping on the Arc de Triomphe

November 11, 2023 marks not only the Armistice of the First World War, but also the centenary of the flame of remembrance beneath the Arc de Triomphe. For an exceptional commemoration, come to the end of the Champs-Elysées.

The Arc de Triomphe is closed exceptionally due to a labor movement this Tuesday.

The Arc de Triomphe will be closed to the public from Tuesday, October 17, 2023, due to a labor action initiated by Arc de Triomphe employees.

Brooklyn Fitboxing: we tried out this concept combining boxing and bootcamp, a stone's throw from the Arc de Triomphe

A new gym is opening near the Champs-Elysées, a stone's throw from the Arc de Triomphe, from August 29, 2023. During your session, link up boxing and bootcamp moves to let off steam and strengthen your body!

Attend the rekindling of the flame at the tomb of the unknown soldier under the Arc de Triomphe

Every evening, under the Arc de Triomphe, you can attend a free, silent ceremony in tribute to the soldiers who died for France. At 6.30pm, the Flamme de la Nation, on the tomb of the Unknown Soldier, is rekindled to burn endlessly.

8-May in Paris: Arc de Triomphe and metro closed, demonstrations prohibited in the area

This Monday, France commemorates the victory of May 8, 1945. Various ceremonies are organized in Paris, including the traditional commemoration of the President of the Republic at the Arc de Triomphe, involving the closure of metro stations and the monument, as well as the prohibition of demonstrations in the area.

The Champs-Elysées: the makeover for the 2024 Olympics begins

After announcing the La Chapelle district was to be refurbished, the Paris authorities presented a project to create a new layout of the Champs-Elysées expected to “reenchant” the avenue prior to the 2024 Summer Olympics.

Publicis Cinema: an indie movie theater partnering with Paris Korean Film Festival

Calling all Korean movie fans: one Sunday per month, the Publicis Cinéma welcomes the “Dimanches en Corée” cycle that is very special to the movie theater.

The Arc de Triomphe, wrapped; tribute to Christo, goes down this Sunday October 3

The wrapping of the Arc de triomphe by Christo is to be admired from September 18 to October 3, 2021. The monumental work is said to make the Parisian monument disappear under 25,000 sqm of recyclable polypropylene silver and blue fabric and 7,000 m of red rope. An event in close partnership with Centre Pompidou and the Centre des Monuments Nationaux (National Monuments Center). Despite the artist passing away in May 2020, the performance is to be held still.

The Arc de Triomphe wrapped, the limited-edition pastry by Jeffrey Cagnes

This is the event everyone is talking about in Paris: the Arc de Triomphe wrapped, Christo and Jeanne-Claude’s famous last work. To celebrate this historical moment, pastry chef Jeffrey Cagnes reveals his brand-new and very soft creation, the Arc Empaqueté. Available from September 18 to October 3, only!

MUN, the superb rooftop on the Champs-Elysées

MUN is the name of a Parisian rooftop restaurant that's sure to please. Located on the avenue des Champs-Élysées, this Japanese-style restaurant, designed by Paris Society, awaits you for a gourmet moment with a beautiful view.

Monuments reopening on June 15 in Paris

In Paris, June 15, 2020 marks the reopening of several monuments in town, making many cultural outing lovers very happy. So, what places can you rediscover again on the occasion?

Coronavirus: the bicycle lane under the Arc de Triomphe reopens for deconfinement

As deconfinement is upon us, the Tunnel de l'Etoilet is said to reopen to welcome a bike lane under the Arc de Triomphe. This is a study launched to think about the underground spaces set underneath the Place de l’Etoile. The coronavirus epidemic and the necessity to increase the number of bikeways at the end of confinement enabled to speed this project up.

Coronavirus: Bob Sinclar's show from the top of the Arc de Triomphe postponed

French DJ Bob Sinclar was to perform this Monday May 4, 2020 at 8:02 p.m. (CEST) from the top of the Arc de Triomphe, facing the Champs Elysées for a show said to air live. A performance for a good cause as all funds collected will be donated to charities. Yet, the show has been postponed to a later date.