![The Arc de Triomphe de l'Étoile (Triumphal Arch of the Star) is one of the most famous monuments in Paris. It stands in the centre of the Place Charles de Gaulle (originally named Place de l'Étoile), at the western end of the Champs-Élysées. It should not be confused with a smaller arch, the Arc de Triomphe du Carrousel, which stands west of the Louvre. The Arc de Triomphe honours those who fought and died for France in the French Revolutionary and the Napoleonic Wars, with the names of all French victories and generals inscribed on its inner and outer surfaces. Beneath its vault lies the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier from World War I. The Arc de Triomphe is the linchpin of the Axe historique (historic axis) – a sequence of monuments and grand thoroughfares on a route which runs from the courtyard of the Louvre to the Grande Arche de la Défense. The monument was designed by Jean Chalgrin in 1806 and its iconographic program pits heroically nude French youths against bearded Germanic warriors in chain mail. It set the tone for public monuments with triumphant patriotic messages. The monument stands 50 metres in height, 45 m wide and 22 m deep. Its design was inspired by the Roman Arch of Titus. The Arc de Triomphe is built on such a large scale that, three weeks after the Paris victory parade in 1919 (marking the end of hostilities in World War I), Charles Godefroy flew his Nieuport biplane through it, with the event captured on newsreel. It was the tallest triumphal arch in existence until the completion of the Monumento a la Revolución in Mexico City in 1938, which is 67 metres high. The Arch of Triumph in Pyongyang, completed in 1982, is modelled on the Arc de Triomphe and is slightly taller at 60 m [Wikipedia.org]](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6187899/ce730aaa-6e04-4cb2-ae2d-4e846d97c027.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=500&q=medium)
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Hyatt Regency Paris Etoile
17th Arrondissement
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1008)
"Excelent stay"
Hector Alfredo
The price is NT$5,012
NT$6,123 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 30 - Dec 1
Hôtel Les Jardins de La Villa
17th Arrondissement
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1002)
"Amazing stay "
Daniela
The price is NT$4,980
NT$6,087 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 23 - Nov 24
ELSA, Hôtel Paris
17th Arrondissement
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (659)
"Great location with wonderful friendly staff"
Steve
The price is NT$3,692
NT$4,670 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 23 - Nov 24
Hotel Elysées Flaubert
17th Arrondissement
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (352)
"Great hotel, staff were very friendly and helpful! Room
Was lovely and clean, comfortable bed. A great stay in a great location."
Victoria
Best Western Empire Elysees
17th Arrondissement
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (962)
"Very convenient location,close to shops and restaurants."
Rogelio
The price is NT$4,455
NT$5,299 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 23 - Nov 24
Hotel Harvey
17th Arrondissement
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (528)
"Staff and location fantastic!"
manuela
The price is NT$5,535
NT$6,487 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 29 - Nov 30
Hôtel Hiro
17th Arrondissement
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (91)
"The spa and rooms are super cute and cool "
Christopher
Hôtel Phénix
17th Arrondissement
8.0 out of 10, Very Good, (681)
"It was close to a big bus pick up
Staff was very nice"
Kathy
The price is NT$3,767
NT$4,378 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 23 - Nov 24
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