Great to see one of Paris's iconic monuments. It was very busy when we went (10am), this is to be expected. Recommend booking skip the line access online beforehand as otherwise you will be in a long queue for a ticket. Wonderful views of Paris from above, and a great place to get those pics of the Eiffel Tower. The stairs are no joke (over 200!), but way less than Eiffel which has 669. So yes, book ahead and expect crowds. Still a good experience for us.

You will understand why it's a must-see when you visit Paris! It has a beautiful exterior and the views from the top are amazing. Be prepared for those stairs! The walk up is intense but worth it. Also, I highly recommend you purchase your ticket in advance. The lines were very long but we were able to walk right in with our tickets. We purchased them the day before.

Easy access through the underground tunnel. We had tickets purchased online weeks earlier so went straight into the long security queue. This queue moved along steadily. Best not to take large bags. Took the 200+ stairs to a level before the top where there are toilets and a short film about the Arc De Triomphe, then more stairs to the top where there are stunning 360 degree views over Paris. Although it was quite a warm day we still needed a jacket at the top as the wind was a bit chilly. There is a quaint spiral staircase for the descent with a great photo opportunity from the top, looking down the eye of the spiral, as long as there is no one following behind.

Visiting the Arc de Triomphe with my partner was an unforgettable experience that exuded both grandeur and romance. As we approached, the sheer scale and architectural brilliance of this iconic monument left us in awe. Standing beneath the Arc, we felt the weight of history and the elegance of French design.

Purchase your ticket to the top at your hotel, saves a lot of time. We went on a Sunday, and it was still packed, so having out tickets in advance helped. Amazing views from the top, next time we will go at night to see all the Paris lights.

Be prepared for some burning legs walking up to this wonder. Everything about this monument is class though and well worth the burn. The view from the top is amazing in every direction, and we didn't see any scams there! The sheer size of the structure is something that pictures or youtube videos can't prepare you for. A definite must see for sure.

You don't have to wait in the ticket line underground to get into the plaza and see the monument. There are no tickets needed to visit the Arc from ground level. The tickets are only to climb to the top. The climb is worth it for the view, especially at dusk. Skip the line tickets seemed to be worth it in terms of skipping the both the ticket line and the above ground line to go up the stairs.

Incredible! The staff were the nicest and kindest people I have ever met - particularly for a monument. The views were superb and we learned a lot about French history. Would gladly go again and HIGHLY recommend to anyone visiting Paris.

The views are absolutely beautiful whenever you go - we went on a clear afternoon but even the clouds covered the sky it was still stunning. We also watched the sun set which made it even better, however we left too quickly to watch the Eiffel tower light up. Definitely book online as the queue is much shorter than the “buy your tickets when you get there” queue. There are lots of stairs but it’s not really too tiring (as a healthy teen, and not bad for my middle aged parents either) i would 110% recommend this when you go to paris, don’t miss out on it

For €13 (free for up to 18 years) you can buy a ticket to go inside the Arc du Triomphe as well as on top for some panoramic views, or you can just take pictures around its perimeter. Afterwards, no trip to Paris would be complete without a stroll along the Champs-Élysées, one of the most iconic avenues in the world, with its theatres, cafes, and luxury shops. For a full visual review of our trip to the ‘Arc de Triomphe’, please click on the 'Around the World in 80 Stays' icon and follow the YouTube link to see a glossy film of the whole experience plus many other films. And don’t forget to subscribe to our channel for lots of interesting films, constant updates, and even more hot travel tips!