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Aerial view of the Arc de Triomphe in Paris, France, surrounded by busy traffic on a large circular intersection with city buildings in the background.
Arc de Triomphe Aerial view of the Arc de Triomphe, Paris.

Arc de Triomphe

arch, Paris, France
Also known as: Arc de Triomphe de l’Étoile
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Lorraine Murray was Associate Editor for EncyclopĂŚdia Britannica, specializing in small island states, scattered US states, Australia and New Zealand, and North and South Korea. She was also Manager of...
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Arc de Triomphe, massive triumphal arch in Paris, France, one of the world’s best-known commemorative monuments. The Arc de Triomphe is an iconic symbol of French national identity and took 30 years to build. The Tour de France bicycle race ends near it each year, and the annual military parade marking July 14—known both as French National Day and Bastille Day—begins its journey at the arch. It stands at the center of the Place Charles...

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