Arc de Triomphe

The Arc de Triomphe Paris, the most monumental of all triumphal arches, was built between 1806 and 1836. Even though there were many modifications from the original plans, reflecting political changes and power struggles, the Arch still retains the essence of the original concept which was a powerful, unified ensemble.

The Arc de Triomphe stands at the centre of the Place Charles de Gaulle, also known as the "Place de l'Étoile". It’s located at the western end of the Champs-Élysées. The arches whole decorative style is entirely of the tradition of sculpture from the first half of the nineteenth century.

The triumphal arch is in honor of those who fought for France, in particular, those who fought during the Napoleonic Wars. Engraved on the inside and at the top of the arch are all of the names of the generals and wars fought. There are inscriptions in the ground underneath the vault of the arch which include the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier from World War I where  the Memorial Flame burns and have made the Arc de Triomphe Paris a revered patriotic site.

The monument is considered the linchpin of the historic axis (L'Axe historique) — a sequence of monuments and grand thoroughfares on a route which stretches from the courtyard of the Louvre Palace to the outskirts of Paris.

Groups, friezes, figures and bas-reliefs are the signature works of James Pradier, Antoine Etex and Jean-Pierre Cortot. But there is no question that the most celebrated sculpture is the work of Francois Rude: La Marseillaise.

The Arc de Triomphe stands 49.5 m (162 ft) tall, 45 m (150 ft) wide and 22 m (72 ft) deep. The vault is 29.19 m (95.8 ft) high and 14.62 m (48.0 ft) wide. The smaller vault is 18.68 m (61.3 ft) high and 8.44 m (27.7 ft) wide.

Some of the best-rated hotels in Paris include the Paris Saint Honoré Hotel. This Hotel boasts a prime location in the heart of Paris, just 10 minutes’ walk from the Champs-Elysées; it offers elegantly decorated accommodation with free Wi-Fi connection and Satellite TV.

Also, Breakfast is served in the modern breakfast room where guests can read the morning newspapers. After breakfast, guests can use the internet terminal in the lobby and a massage chair, free of charge.

The hotel’s reception desk is open 24 hours a day and a computer with internet access is available in the lobby area. Additional facilities at the Paris Saint-Honoré include luggage storage and a safety deposit box.

When it comes to location the Miromesnil Metro Station is located 100 meters from the hotel and offers direct access to the Eiffel Tower and the Grands Boulevards shopping area.

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