Attraction · Paris
Arc de Triomphe: free entry days, tickets & hours
Arc de Triomphe is next free on Sunday, 1 November 2026 (in 9 days).
- Free for everyone on the first Sunday of January, February, March, November and December.
- Always free for under-18s, EU residents under 26, visitors with disabilities (+1 companion) and jobseekers.
- Otherwise: individual ticket (1 Oct-31 Mar) — €16.
Calendar
Next free days at Arc de Triomphe
- SUN1NOVSunday, 1 November 2026 · in 9 days · 10:00–22:30
- SUN6DECSunday, 6 December 2026 · in 6 weeks · 10:00–22:30
- SUN3JANSunday, 3 January 2027 · in 2 months · 10:00–22:30
- SUN7FEBSunday, 7 February 2027 · in 4 months · 10:00–22:30
- SUN7MARSunday, 7 March 2027 · in 5 months · 10:00–22:30
- SUN7NOVSunday, 7 November 2027 · in 13 months · 10:00–22:30
5 free days for everyone in 2026. Closures and public holidays are already taken out.
Before you go
How to actually get in for free
- The lift has been out of service since late July 2026; access is by 284 steps only until it returns in 2027 (date not announced).
- Summer pricing is €22 except Wednesdays (€16); October-March it is €16 every day.
- Ceremonies or bad weather can trigger unplanned closures; CMN e-tickets are refunded automatically.
- Closes early (4pm) on 24 and 31 December.
All free options
Who gets in free, and when
| Free option | Who | Conditions | Book? |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free dayFree for everyone on the first Sunday of January, February, March, November and December · 10:00–22:30 | everyone | — | No |
| Free forFree for under-18s | under-18s | — | No |
| Free forFree for 18-25s who are EU nationals or non-EU legal residents of France | EU residents under 26 | Non-EU nationals must be legal residents of France (not any EU country). | No |
| Free forFree for a disabled person and one companion (individual visits) | visitors with disabilities (+1 companion) | — | No |
| Free forFree for job seekers (France or EU equivalent) | jobseekers | Proof under 6 months old plus photo ID. | No |
| Free areaThe Tomb of the Unknown Soldier under the arch is free to visit · 10:00–22:30 | everyone | — | No |
Worth timing your visit?
What a free day saves
Based on the official price (individual ticket (1 oct-31 mar)). Free days are busier — if your dates don't line up, a timed ticket is the trade-off.
Practical
Opening hours & how to get there
1 Oct-31 Mar: 10am-10:30pm (Tuesdays from 11am). 1 Apr-30 Sep: 10am-11pm (Tuesdays from 11am). Last admission 45 minutes before closing. Closed 1 May, 8 May, 14 July and the morning of 11 November; early closing 4pm on 24 and 31 December 2026.
Place Charles de Gaulle, 75008 Paris, France
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FAQ
Arc de Triomphe: common questions
Is Arc de Triomphe free?
Arc de Triomphe is free for everyone on the first Sunday of January, February, March, November and December. The Tomb of the Unknown Soldier under the arch is free to visit. It is also free for under-18s, EU residents under 26, visitors with disabilities (+1 companion) and jobseekers. Otherwise the official ticket costs €16.
When is Arc de Triomphe free?
Free for everyone on the first Sunday of January, February, March, November and December. The next free date is Sunday, 1 November 2026.
Who gets free entry to Arc de Triomphe?
Under-18s. EU residents under 26 — non-EU nationals must be legal residents of France (not any EU country).. Visitors with disabilities (+1 companion). Jobseekers — proof under 6 months old plus photo ID..
How much is a ticket to Arc de Triomphe?
Individual ticket (1 Oct-31 Mar) costs €16 on the official site.
Sources
Where this comes from
- paris-arc-de-triomphe.fr/en/visit/practical-information · checked Friday, 23 October 2026
- paris-arc-de-triomphe.fr/en
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