Monuments & memorials

Arc de Triomphe

The Arc de Triomphe is a monumental arch located in Paris, France, at the western end of the Champs-Élysées. Commissioned by Napoleon Bonaparte in 1806 to honor the French army's victories, it stands as a symbol of national pride and historical significance. Its unique feature is the intricate relief sculptures that adorn its surfaces, depicting scenes from French military history and the names of notable battles and generals, along with the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier beneath its archway, which pays tribute to the fallen soldiers of World War I.