Arc de Triomphe, Paris

It's a lot more impressive in person than the pictures do justice... You can go up to the top and there's a tunnel underneath that allows you into the arch. I missed this sight every other time I've been here and it's at the end of the street full of designer shops and restaurants. Definitely worth visiting due to its historical importance and grandeur.

It’s a great short visit. You can climb to the top and check out a small room with some of the removed and restored pieces from outside, and the terrace which has an unbeatable view of the city. Kids under 18 are free which is nice (they asked one of our older children for a passport but just waved us in when it was clear we didn’t have it with us). Fabulous and well maintained monument with a lot of history.

The view is awesome from up there. You need to line up to go up to the top but it is worth it. If you visit on some Saturdays around 6 pm,(I am not sure exactly which Saturday of the month or every Saturday) you will find some kind of a ceremony taking place which is nice to watch. This place is hardly 100 metres from the metro exit and easily accessible by bus or car as well.

As spectacular at the pictures make it seem. The engraving on the arc is intricate and what surprised me what the burning flame in the middle of the arc that is lit every morning in remembrance of unknown soldiers. That gives the arc an even better meaning than just a triumphant arc.

A great location especially if you like shops with top brands. I love the way cars enter the junction, complete chaos and quite entertaining to watch. There is a real art to driving around the Arc.