Arc de Triomphe de l'Étoile or commonly known as the Arc de Triomphe (English : Gate of Victory) is a triumph of arch-shaped monument in Paris that stands in the middle area of the Place de l'Étoile, at the western end of the Champs-Élysées. The building was built on the orders of Napoleon Bonaparte with the purpose to honor the military service his greatness.Arc de Triomphe is one of the most famous monuments in Paris that became the background of the urban ensemble in Paris Located on the Chaillot hill right in the middle of a highway intersection configuration of five star-shaped.
 |
The arch from the Neuilly side |
 |
The arch from the Champs Élysées side |
Construction of this monument has been planned since 1806 by Napoleon after his victory at Austerlitz. The process of completion is the basic foundation of this monument takes workmanship for 2 years, and when Napoleon entered Paris from the west with Archduchess Marie-Louise of Austria in 1810, he was able to see this monument formed dr wood construction. The architect of this monument, Jean Chalgrin died in 1811. Work on the construction of this monument followed by Jean-Nicolas Huyot. During the Bourbon restoration in France, the construction of this monument was terminated and not proceed at all until the reign of King Louis-Philippe in the year 1833-36.
Opening hours
From 1 april to 30 september from 10am to 11pm
From 1 october to 31 march from 10am to 10.30pm
Closed on 1st january, 1st may, 8 may (morning), 14 july (morning), 11 november (morning) and on 25 december.
How to get there ?
Metro : lines 1, 2 et 6 station Charles-de Gaulle-Etoile.
RER : line A station Charles-de Gaulle-Etoile.
Bus : lines 22, 30, 31, 52, 73, 92 and Balabus.
From 1 april to 30 september from 10am to 11pm
From 1 october to 31 march from 10am to 10.30pm
Closed on 1st january, 1st may, 8 may (morning), 14 july (morning), 11 november (morning) and on 25 december.
How to get there ?
Metro : lines 1, 2 et 6 station Charles-de Gaulle-Etoile.
RER : line A station Charles-de Gaulle-Etoile.
Bus : lines 22, 30, 31, 52, 73, 92 and Balabus.
Posting Komentar