Paris news and website updates from Teena Hughes of A-Night-in-Paris.com

The Arc de Triomphe (translated as the Arch of Triumph) was constructed in 1809 under orders from Bonaparte, as a monument to the Republican armies.

50m high, 45m wide, and completed in 1836, the Arc is decorated with a frieze of battle scenes and sculptures.

Each year you can join the annual Bastille Day (14th July - Quatorze Juillet) military parade from the Arc de Triomphe and be part of the festivities, the remembrances, the national spirit. It's always a moving day, so if you're in Paris in mid July, definitely visit the Arc de Triomphe.

Location: place Charles-de-Gaulle, 75008 Paris

http://monuments-nationaux.com

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• I love Henri Cartier-Bresson's photographs
  Wendy - July 24, 2009, 8:58 pm
  
  Thanks for this info
  
  I'm so pleased to be able to see these photos while i'm holidaying in Paris in early September.
  
  PS I think your website's brilliant
  
  Wendy
  
  

  So happy to help!

  
  
  Hi Wendy, oh I do hope you have a fab time in Paris - I wish I was there right now, but I'm in Sydney and won't be back there until November ... can't wait!
  
  I too love Henri's photographs, and have done so for years.
  
  Cheers
  Teena!

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