Attraction
Arc de Triomphe
★ 295,120 reviews on Google
Currently closed
Today’s hours: 10:00 AM – 11:00 PM
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When is Arc de Triomphe busiest?
Arc de Triomphe is typically at its most crowded 3:00 PM - 8:00 PM, when it's busy on most days of the week. Across the week, Saturdays draw the biggest crowds and Sundays are the calmest. Expect noticeably heavier crowds on weekends than on weekdays. With no reliably quiet stretch, arriving right at opening or in the last hour before close is usually the best way to dodge the worst of it.
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Arc de Triomphe to avoid the crowds?+
Arc de Triomphe doesn't have a consistently quiet window, so arriving right when it opens is your best bet. Sundays tend to be the quietest day. Crowds are heaviest 3:00 PM - 8:00 PM, so it's best to avoid that stretch.
