Arc de Triomphe du Carrousel, Paris

Name: Arc de Triomphe du Carrousel
Address: Place du Carrousel, Paris, 75001, France
Telephone: +33 2 62 86 46 21

#39 among attractions in Paris

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Facts and practical information

The Arc de Triomphe du Carrousel stands as a monumental gateway at the eastern end of the Tuileries Garden, near the Louvre in Paris, France. This triumphal arch, which should not be confused with the larger Arc de Triomphe de l'Étoile at the end of the Champs-Élysées, was commissioned by Emperor Napoleon I following his victory at Austerlitz in 1805. Completed in 1808, the arch is rich in symbolism and decorated with reliefs depicting military victories and sculptures of soldiers.

Designed by architects Charles Percier and Pierre-François-Léonard Fontaine, the Arc de Triomphe du Carrousel stands at a height of 19 meters and is a scaled-down version of the ancient Arch of Constantine in Rome. The arch is adorned with rose marble columns and a set of bronze horses on top, which are replicas of those taken from Saint Mark's Basilica in Venice. The originals, seized by Napoleon, were returned to Venice in 1815, and the copies were installed in 1828.

The Arc de Triomphe du Carrousel is a prime example of the Neoclassical architectural style that was prevalent during the reign of Napoleon. It served as a grand entrance to the Tuileries Palace, which was unfortunately destroyed during the Paris Commune in 1871.

Local name: Arc de triomphe du Carrousel Completed: 1808 (216 years ago)Architectural style: NeoclassicismCoordinates: 48°51'42"N, 2°19'58"E

Address

Place du CarrouselLouvre (Saint-Germain-l'Auxerrois)Paris 75001 France

Contact

+33 2 62 86 46 21

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Day trips

Arc de Triomphe du Carrousel – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Musée du Louvre, Louvre Palace, Carrousel du Louvre, Le Louvre des Antiquaires.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Arc de Triomphe du Carrousel?

Nearby attractions include Action in Chains, Paris (2 min walk), Place du Carrousel, Paris (2 min walk), Louvre Inverted Pyramid, Paris (2 min walk), Accélérateur Grand Louvre d'analyse élémentaire, Paris (2 min walk).

How to get to Arc de Triomphe du Carrousel by public transport?

The nearest stations to Arc de Triomphe du Carrousel:

Bus

Musée du Louvre • Lines: 27, 39, 68, 69, 95, Bleue (2 min walk)
Pont Royal • Lines: 69, 72, N11, N24 (4 min walk)

Ferry

Louvre • Lines: Batobus (4 min walk)
Musée d'Orsay • Lines: Batobus (8 min walk)

Metro

Palais Royal - Musée du Louvre • Lines: 1, 7 (5 min walk)
Tuileries • Lines: 1 (6 min walk)

Train

Musée d'Orsay (9 min walk)
Châtelet - Les Halles (17 min walk)