Arc de Triomphe

I read somewhere in the Paris forum that a ¨must see¨¨ is a late night trip to the top of the Arc de Triomphe. But, websites I´ve consulted show closing time as either 6pm or 630pm. Can anyone confirm if you can get to top of Arc later than 6 or 630? Thanks in advance, you have been sooo helpful¨!

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I don%26#39;t know which sites you%26#39;ve been looking at, but this is the official web site: http://www.monum.fr/m_arc/

Open

- from April 1 to September 30: 10 a.m.-11 p.m.

- from October 1 to March 31: 10 a.m.-10:30 p.m.

The cash desk close 1/2 hour before

Closed on January 1, May 1,May 8 (morning) July 14 (morning), November 11 (morning) and December 25

You buy a ticket in the %26#39;tunnels%26#39; under the Arc, but the entrance (to the stairs leading up) is on the ground level (a door with a ticket collector).

I%26#39;m sure that the sight can be impressive at night, but during the day it is equally splendid.

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Thank you so much, I did go on the website you suggested, and, as you stated, it is open late. One of the websites I was on that gave the early closing time was www.discoverfrance.net. This makes me question the accuracy of the rest of the info on that site!

Thanks again.

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You want to go around 10pm as that%26#39;s when it gets dark there. I was surprised when we were there a few weeks ago at how late it is light out.

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How much does it cost to go up? And are the stairs really agonizing?

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Onward-

If you are visiting other museums, your best bet is buying the museum pass, as the admission to the Arc is included. As I recall, the steps are spiral steps. It is a hike, and several young women were out of breath, but there are places to rest and the view from the top is spectacular. There also is a small museum on the top, where Napoleans war relics and other items are on display. It%26#39;s worth a look and allows you to catch your breath after the climb.

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The great thing with the arc at night is that its litup, so its very beautiful to look at from outside, go up you can as well do during the day.

Amusez-vous bien à Paris!

Emma

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There is an elevator, and I used to hear it was difficult to take it, but friends of mine took it with no problem. I have knee problems, so didn%26#39;t want to walk up the stairs. I will try taking the elevator next trip!

Sandy

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Thanks folks for that bit of info.

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You%26#39;re very welcome :-)

Sandy

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