Overview
Stretching about 1.9km from Place de la Concorde to the Arc de Triomphe, the Champs-Élysées is called 'the world's most beautiful avenue,' lined with luxury boutiques, cafes, and cinemas. At its western end, the 50-meter Arc de Triomphe — commissioned by Napoleon in 1806 to commemorate Austerlitz — stands at the center of Place de l'Étoile where 12 avenues converge. The rooftop terrace reveals all 12 radiating streets, plus the Eiffel Tower and La Défense. The arch hosts the Bastille Day military parade on July 14 and the Tour de France finish each July. Arch terrace admission about EUR 13. Connected directly to Charles de Gaulle-Étoile station (Metro Lines 1/2/6).
Opening Hours
Terrace 10:00-23:00 (until 22:30 from October to March)
Travel Tips
Use the underground passage to reach the arch safely — never try to cross the 12-lane roundabout on foot. Sunset on the terrace is the most photogenic moment.
Hotels near Champs-Élysées & Arc de Triomphe
Hotels and guesthouses in Paris, 8th arrondissement, Paris
Other attractions in Paris
Eiffel Tower
Paris's iconic 330-meter iron tower, especially dazzling after dark.
Louvre Museum
The world's largest art museum, home to the Mona Lisa and the Venus de Milo.
Palace of Versailles
The Sun King Louis XIV's opulent palace and its dazzling gardens.
Notre-Dame Cathedral
A Gothic architectural masterpiece on Île de la Cité — witness to 800 years of Parisian history.
Montmartre & Sacré-Cœur
A gleaming white basilica crowning the artists' hill of Montmartre.
Musée d'Orsay
An Impressionist treasure trove in a former train station — masterworks by Monet, Renoir, and Van Gogh.
Seine River Cruise
Glide along the UNESCO-listed Seine and see Paris's iconic sights in one journey.