Where is the Arc de Triomphe located?

The Arc de Triomphe is located on the right bank of the Seine, at:
Address: Pl. Charles de Gaulle, 75008 Paris, France

The arch stands tall at the western end of the Champs-Élysées, a 1.9-kilometer avenue running between Place de la Concorde in the east and the Place Charles de Gaulle in the west.

Place Charles de Gaulle is one of the busiest roundabouts in Paris, with 12 avenues radiating from its center. A rooftop view from the arch will give you uninterrupted views of all the Parisian landmarks that sit along the About the Historical Axis of Paris.

Nearest landmark: Hotel de la Marine (2-kilometers)

Getting there by public transportation

Lines: 1, 2, and 6

Nearest station: Charles-de-Gaulle-Étoile station (6-minute walk, 400 m)

Travel time: 20 minutes

Metro timings: Lines 1, 2, and 6 operate daily from 5:30am to 1:15am, extended to 2am on Fridays and Saturdays.

Line: A

Nearest station: Charles-de-Gaulle-Étoile station (6-minute walk, 400 m)

Travel time: 13 minutes

RER timings: Line A operates daily from 5am to midnight, extended to 1am on Fridays and Saturdays.

Lines: 22, 30, 31, 52, 73, 92

Nearest station: Charles-de-Gaulle-Étoile station (6-minute walk, 400 m)

Travel time: 15 minutes from Concorde

Bus timings: Buses operate daily from 5:45 am to 00:45am.

Pro-tip: Sit on the right side of Bus 73 for fantastic views of the Champs-Élysées as you approach the Arc de Triomphe.

Getting here by car

Paid parking is available at nearby underground garages: Parking Kléber-Trocadéro or Indigo Etoile Wagram.
Pro-tip: If you park at Kléber-Trocadéro, board bus 22 from Gare Saint-Lazare to Charles de Gaulle - Etoile - Friedland.
If you park at Indigo Etoile Wagram, it’s a 5-minute walk to the arch.
The arch is surrounded by one of the busiest roundabouts in Paris, connecting 12 avenues. Expect chaotic traffic.

Alternate ways to reach Arc de Triomphe

Vélib' stations on rue Arsène Houssaye, avenue Hoche, rue Beaujon, rue Balzac and rue Traktir.

The monument can only be reached via the Passage du Souvenir, a tunnel at the top of the Avenue des Champs-Elysées.
How to access it?
Enter the tunnel from the Champs-Élysée Avenue or the Avenue de la Grande Armée side.
Access the tunnel from the Wagram exit of the Metro.
You should purchase a tunnel pass (€8 for adults, €6.50 for a group of 20 adults, and €5 for students aged 18–25).
Since the arch is located at the center of a large roundabout, crossing the circle is a dangerous challenge to undertake.

Note: This passageway is inaccessible to people with reduced mobility. A drop-off point is provided on the median opposite the Avenue de la Grande Armée; it is marked by a blue pictogram on the ground.

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About the Historical Axis of Paris

Known in French as Axe Historique, it follows the course of the sun rising in the East and its setting in the West. A series of monuments are placed along the axis, including The Louvre, Arc de Triomphe, Place de la Concorde, and Avenue des Champs-Élysées.

Frequently asked questions about the location of Arc de Triomphe

How far is the Arc de Triomphe from the Eiffel Tower?

It’s approximately 2.5 km away, about a 30-minute walk or 10 minutes by car or metro.

How long does it take to walk to the Arc de Triomphe from the Champs-Élysées?

It’s just a 10–15 minute walk along the famous avenue.

Can I take a taxi or ride-share to the Arc de Triomphe?

Yes, but vehicles cannot stop directly at the monument; drivers will drop you off on the median opposite the Avenue de la Grande Armée.

Can I reach the Arc de Triomphe from the airport?

Yes, take RER B from the airport to Châtelet–Les Halles, transfer to RER A, and alight at Charles de Gaulle–Étoile.

Does the Arc de Triomphe have accessible entrances for disabled visitors?

Yes, elevators are available to access the museum’s mezzanine level, but climbing the rooftop requires additional steps.

Which nearby landmarks can I pair with a visit to the Arc de Triomphe?

Combine it with a guided walking tour of the Champs-Élysées—it’s packed with historical anecdotes about the neighborhood and the Arc de Triomphe itself.