![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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Paris City Center
Known for its fascinating museums, stunning cathedral, and charming cafes, there's plenty to explore in Paris City Center. Top attractions like Louvre Museum and Notre-Dame are major draws. Catch the metro at Palais Royal-Musée du Louvre Metro Station or Louvre - Rivoli Station to see more of the city.
Marais
Art galleries, upscale restaurants, and museums abound in this fashionable area, with notable attractions like the Picasso Museum and Centre Georges Pompidou. Stroll along rue des Rosiers, a hub for the Paris Jewish community, offering bookshops and kosher food.
Saint-Germain-des-Prés
Home to the École des Beaux-Arts and Musée national Eugène Delacroix, this Parisian quarter boasts iconic cafés like Les Deux Magots and Café de Flore. Easily accessible via Saint-Germain-des-Prés and Mabillon metro stations.
Saint-Germain-l'Auxerrois
Museums, historic sites, and river views highlight some notable features of Saint-Germain-l'Auxerrois. Make a stop by Louvre Museum or La Carrousel du Louvre while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Louvre - Rivoli Station or Pont Neuf Station to get around town.
6th Arrondissement
Immerse yourself in the intellectual tradition and history of the 6th arrondissement, home to art galleries, fashion stores, and iconic cafés like Café de Flore and Les Deux Magots. Don't miss the Jardin du Luxembourg and the Latin Quarter.
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