Arc de Triomphe du Carrousel
Arc de Triomphe du Carrousel
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Neighbourhood: Louvre / Palais-Royal
From the majestic Louvre to the regal Palais-Royal, this neighbourhood oozes luxury. The grand arches along Rue de Rivoli are shadowed by mosaics in front of decorated vitrines and hotels. Place Vendôme is lined with the world’s best jewelers and their glittering window displays. Every other establishment has someone to open the door for you or park your car. You can spend hours gazing at its haute couture shops or lingering over a meal at any of its chic eateries. After all that indulgence, the Tuileries gardens provide stately respite, while theatres compete for your applause. It's a neighbourhood that draws admirers from around the world, all attracted to the luxe life in Paris.
How to get there
- Palais Royal – Musée du Louvre • 4 min walk
- Tuileries • 5 min walk
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Dimitris L
Sydney, Australia51,772 contributions
Oct 2019
The Arc de Triomphe du Carrousel is a beautiful monument. It is not to be confused with the other, more famous, Arc de Triomphe, at the end of the Avenue des Champs Elysees. They are two different triumphal arches. The Arc de Triomphe du Carrousel is located opposite the entrance to the Louvre Museum. There is no huge traffic roundabout around it! It is a bit smaller in size than the other one. Its construction was completed in 1808 and it was to commemorate Napoleon's victories in war at the time. It is definitely worth checking out, and you probably will if you visit the Louvre.
Written 22 September 2020
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Roberts69
Northampton, UK18,964 contributions
Nov 2022
I came across the 'Arc de Triomphe du Carrousel' after walking through the Jardin des Tuileries towards the Louvre. Built between 1806 and 1808 to commemorate Napoleon's military victories in the Wars of the Third and Fourth Coalitions this triumphal arch is half the size of the Arc de Triomphe de l'Étoile and not as impressive. Worth a look if passing but don't make a special trip to see it.
Written 5 December 2022
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Brad
Hong Kong, China178,290 contributions
Aug 2024 • Couples
This is a 19 metre tall Triumphal Arc situated in the square between the Tuileries Garden and Louvre. It was constructed between 1806-08 in celebration of Napoleon's military successes and is strategically located in line with the famous Arc de Triomphe de l'Etoile which you can see when looking northwest from here.
The Arc is ornamented with reliefs of Napoleon's military campaigns and toped with a copy of the Quadriga of St. Mark's monument (Venice). It is fine historic monument to view when sightseeing in the area.
The Arc is ornamented with reliefs of Napoleon's military campaigns and toped with a copy of the Quadriga of St. Mark's monument (Venice). It is fine historic monument to view when sightseeing in the area.
Written 5 November 2024
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Moscow, Russia165,977 contributions
Jul 2023 • Couples
The arch was designed by Charles Percier and Pierre Fontaine. The plots of sculptural decoration for the arch were personally selected by Vivant-Denon. The arch is decorated with heraldic symbols of the Kingdom of Italy and the French Empire.
Written 8 August 2023
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Régis1972
Lancy, Switzerland19,707 contributions
Nov 2024 • Couples
The Arc de Triomphe du Carrousel, located near the Louvre, is a beautiful monument that celebrates Napoleon’s victories. It is decorated with sculptures and a superb quadrige at the top. This monument offers a beautiful view of the Louvre Square Courtyard and the Place du Carrousel. A nice place to visit for its history and beauty.
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Written 14 November 2024
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Sarah
England, UK83 contributions
Jun 2022 • Couples
We entered here as it was part of our museum pass so we wanted to get our moneys worth. Be aware there are SO MANY STAIRS. Many people were having to take breaks and as they were winding they made me feel quite dizzy. A good leg workout. Toilets and information was available about half way up (and a break from the stairs). Nice view of the Eiffel Tower from the top but probably wouldn’t have paid specifically for the experience. Enjoyed the view for 5 mins then had to walk all the way back down.
Written 10 April 2023
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Wander & Wonder
Singapore, Singapore1,698 contributions
Dec 2019 • Family
After coming out from Louvre, we walked towards the Arc de Triomphe du Carrousel which is a triumphal arch, located along the way towards Tuileries Gardens. It was built to commemorate Napoleon's military victories. The Arc is 1/2 the size compared to Arc de Triomphe de l'Étoile.
Written 6 February 2020
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Ben F
Bloomington, IN1,821 contributions
Jul 2022 • Solo
Anyone with sights set on the Louvre can also enjoy seeing this grand, powerful-looking arch, since it’s so close to the museum. I didn’t have viewing it as an activity on my to-do list; I just stumbled upon it after the Louvre and realized how neat it was. Sometimes the best things in a city are discovered impromptu!
Written 12 June 2023
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Alexey Rostov
Rostov-on-Don, Russia2,192 contributions
Jun 2024 • Couples
The little Arc de Triomphe Carrouzelle in the garden in front of the Tuileries Palace. It was erected by order of Napoleon to commemorate his victories in Germany and Austria. The arch is decorated with very beautiful reliefs.
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Written 5 November 2024
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Thomas V
Oakland, CA18,460 contributions
Dec 2023 • Couples
It's a smaller arch, but right in your line of vision from the big Arc de Triomphe, looking directly toward the Louvre. That was the urban design, a straight line with monuments along the way. This Arc leads to the gardens and stone plaza in front of the Louvre.
Written 31 January 2024
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Bob H
Berlin, Germany
Are there specific hours at which one can see the Arc de Triomphe du Carrousel?
Written 19 April 2015
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