Experience the “Retour des cendres” in 3-D at the Arc de Triomphe

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from 26/07/2019 to 31/12/2020
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Take your place on top of the Arc de Triomphe, and watch Napoleon’s funeral carriage on the last leg of its final journey to Les Invalides. A sort of virtual reality re-enactment of the last stage of the Return of Napoleon’s mortal remains to Paris from St Helena which took place here in 1840.

Updated 18 March 2020 > Please note that many public places are closed due to measures to combat the coronavirus contagion worldwide. We advise you to check with the organisers before attending any events during this period.

Experience the “Retour des cendres” in 3-D at the Arc de Triomphe

The Arc de Triomphe was ordered by Napoleon I in 1806. Exiled to St Helena in 1815, the Emperor died 15 years before the monument was completed (in 1836). It was in a spirit of reconciliation between all French people that King Louis-Philippe decided, in 1840, to have the Emperor’s body brought back to France on board the famous frigate Belle Poule. On 15 December, Napoleon’s body passed beneath the Arc de Triomphe in a moment of national unity…

The 3-D film lasts 2½ minutes, and is available in 6 languages (French, English, Chinese, Italian, German and Spanish).

The virtual reality kiosks are located on the terrace of the monument, and are equipped with contactless payment terminals.

Find all the practical information you need to get to the Arc de Triomphe 

 

  • Arc de Triomphe de l’Etoile

    Category:
    Monuments, Parks and Gardens
    Region:
    Paris and Ile de France
    Address:
    Place Charles de Gaulle 75008 Paris, France
    Access:
    General public
    Metro: line 1, Charles de Gaulle station.
    Opening hours:
    1 April - 30 September: 10am - 11pm
    1 October - 31 March: 10am - 10.30pm
    Last admission 45 minutes before closing.
     
    The Arc de Triomphe is closed on 1 January, 1 May, 8 May (morning only), 14 July (morning only), 11 November (morning only), and 25 December, as well as June 23  and July 27 2014.
    Telephone:
    + 33 (0)1 55 37 73 77
    Fax:
    + 33 (0)1 44 95 02 13
    Website:
    arc-de-triomphe.monuments-nationaux.fr
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