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Located on Place Charles de Gaulle on the right bank of the River Seine, the Arc de Triomphe is one of Paris’ most iconic monuments. Designed in 1806, the monument was not completed until nearly 30 years later. Inspired by the Roman Arch of Titus, it stands at the western end of the famous Champs-Elysees and honors those who fought and died for France during several wars.
The Tomb of the Unknown Soldier from World War I lies under the monument’s vault, and a Memorial Flame burns here. Many bas-reliefs by famous artists decorate the monument, and the most famous is “La Marseillaise” sculpted by Francois Rude.
Place Charles de Gaulle, Paris, France, Phone: +33 1 55 37 73 77
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