Paris from Arc de Triomphe (France)
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member Dorcadion Team
N 48° 52.429 E 002° 17.700
31U E 448304 N 5413668
In the middle of the Place Charles de Gaulle in Paris, at the border of the 8th, 16th and 17th arrondissement stands one of the greatest Arches in history: the Arc de Triomphe, which offers one of the best panoramic views over the city of Paris...
Waymark Code: WM6G0P
Location: Île-de-France, France
Date Posted: 05/28/2009
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member silverquill
Views: 76
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The top of the famous Arc de Triophe features a viewing platform from where you have great views of La Defense, Champs-Elysées, the Montparnas, Eiffel tower and Montmartre with white Sacré-Coeur basilica on the top.

Make sure you take one of the underpasses to the arch, it is too dangerous to try and cross the street. There is no elevator in the arch, so be prepared to walk up 234 steps...

City Name: Paris, France

View Type: Over Land

Location Type: Man-made Structure

City Lights: yes

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Fee: 9.00 (listed in local currency)

Distance: Not listed
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