About Arc de triomphe The Arc de Triomphe, located in the center of the Place Charles de Gaulle, is one of the most famous monuments in Paris. It is a neoclassical arch that was commissioned by Napoleon in 1806 and completed in 1836. The arch is dedicated to the French soldiers who died in the Napoleonic Wars. The Arc de Triomphe is open to the public and visitors can climb to the top for a view of Paris. There is also a museum inside the arch that tells the story of the monument's construction and history.
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