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Arc De Triomphe Paris Collection

"The Arc de Triomphe du Carrousel: A Symbol of French History and Triumph" Standing proudly in the heart of Paris

Background imageArc De Triomphe Paris Collection: France, Ile-de-France, Paris (75): Arc de Triomphe, animated view, 1895

France, Ile-de-France, Paris (75): Arc de Triomphe, animated view, 1895
LUX4769607 France, Ile-de-France, Paris (75): Arc de Triomphe, animated view, 1895; (add.info.: France, Ile-de-France, Paris (75): Arc de Triomphe, animated view, 1895); Photo © Lux-in-Fine

Background imageArc De Triomphe Paris Collection: The Arc de Triomphe in Paris and in the background the 'barriere de l'Etoile', engraving, c. 1830

The Arc de Triomphe in Paris and in the background the "barriere de l'Etoile", engraving, c. 1830
1758578 The Arc de Triomphe in Paris and in the background the "barriere de l'Etoile", engraving, c. 1830; (add.info)

Background imageArc De Triomphe Paris Collection: Military parade for victory on july 14, 1919 at the Arc de Triomphe in Paris

Military parade for victory on july 14, 1919 at the Arc de Triomphe in Paris
1760249 Military parade for victory on july 14, 1919 at the Arc de Triomphe in Paris; Photo: Tallandier

Background imageArc De Triomphe Paris Collection: French emperor Napoleon 1st and his 2nd wife empress Marie Louise de Habsbourg Lorraine arriving

French emperor Napoleon 1st and his 2nd wife empress Marie Louise de Habsbourg Lorraine arriving in Paris 1810
1746482 French emperor Napoleon 1st and his 2nd wife empress Marie Louise de Habsbourg Lorraine arriving in Paris 1810 : here the Arc de Triomphe

Background imageArc De Triomphe Paris Collection: Parade of american soldiers and flags in front of Arc de Triomphe in Paris to celebrate Victory

Parade of american soldiers and flags in front of Arc de Triomphe in Paris to celebrate Victory
1744527 Parade of american soldiers and flags in front of Arc de Triomphe in Paris to celebrate Victory and Armistice of november 11

Background imageArc De Triomphe Paris Collection: La Marseillaise - sculpture by Francois Rude

La Marseillaise - sculpture by Francois Rude
3787699 La Marseillaise - sculpture by Francois Rude; (add.info.: La Marseillaise - sculpture by Francois Rude. Located on Arc de Triomphe, Paris. Illustration on Liebig card. Early 20th century)

Background imageArc De Triomphe Paris Collection: Place de l'Etoile, Paris, c. 1900

Place de l'Etoile, Paris, c. 1900
3785044 Place de l'Etoile, Paris, c. 1900; (add.info.: Place de l'Etoile, Paris, c. 1900. Panorama view from balloon. With Arc de Triomphe at centre.); Lebrecht History

Background imageArc De Triomphe Paris Collection: Les Champs - Elysees, Paris, c. 1900

Les Champs - Elysees, Paris, c. 1900
3785043 Les Champs - Elysees, Paris, c. 1900; (add.info.: Les Champs - Elysees, Paris, c. 1900. With view of the Arc de Triomphe.); Lebrecht History

Background imageArc De Triomphe Paris Collection: Avenue des Champs - Elysees, Paris, c. 1900

Avenue des Champs - Elysees, Paris, c. 1900
3784974 Avenue des Champs - Elysees, Paris, c. 1900; (add.info.: Avenue des Champs - Elysees, Paris, c. 1900. With view of Arc de Triomphe in background.); Lebrecht History

Background imageArc De Triomphe Paris Collection: Champs Elysees (etching)

Champs Elysees (etching)
1071601 Champs Elysees (etching) by Anonymous; 21.9075x17.78x cm; Dallas Museum of Art, Texas, USA; (add.info.: Anonymous etching of the Champs Elysees); Foundation for the Arts

Background imageArc De Triomphe Paris Collection: Place de l'Etoile, Paris

Place de l'Etoile, Paris
3784994 Place de l'Etoile, Paris; (add.info.: Place de l'Etoile, Paris, c. 1900. Photograph taken from an aeroplane.); Lebrecht History

Background imageArc De Triomphe Paris Collection: France, Ile-de-France, Paris (75): The Arc de Triomphe du Carrousel with the buildings in ruins of

France, Ile-de-France, Paris (75): The Arc de Triomphe du Carrousel with the buildings in ruins of the Tuileries
LUX4702254 France, Ile-de-France, Paris (75): The Arc de Triomphe du Carrousel with the buildings in ruins of the Tuileries imperiales, 1871 by Percier, Charles (1764-1838) & Fontaine

Background imageArc De Triomphe Paris Collection: The Arc de Triomphe du Carrousel, triumphal arch in Paris, 1808

The Arc de Triomphe du Carrousel, triumphal arch in Paris, 1808
1580096 The Arc de Triomphe du Carrousel, triumphal arch in Paris, 1808 by Percier, Charles (1764-1838) & Fontaine, Pierre (1762-1853); (add.info)

Background imageArc De Triomphe Paris Collection: The Arc de Triomphe du Carrousel, triumphal arch in Paris, 1808

The Arc de Triomphe du Carrousel, triumphal arch in Paris, 1808
1580095 The Arc de Triomphe du Carrousel, triumphal arch in Paris, 1808 by Percier, Charles (1764-1838) & Fontaine, Pierre (1762-1853); (add.info.: The Arc de Triomphe du Carrousel)

Background imageArc De Triomphe Paris Collection: France, Ile-de-France, Paris (75): the Arc de Triomphe du Carrousel with the ruins of

France, Ile-de-France, Paris (75): the Arc de Triomphe du Carrousel with the ruins of the Tuileries imperiales in
LUX4701874 France, Ile-de-France, Paris (75): the Arc de Triomphe du Carrousel with the ruins of the Tuileries imperiales in the back, 1871 by Percier, Charles (1764-1838) & Fontaine

Background imageArc De Triomphe Paris Collection: Arc de Triomphe du Carrousel in Paris

Arc de Triomphe du Carrousel in Paris
3561059 Arc de Triomphe du Carrousel in Paris by Percier, Charles (1764-1838) & Fontaine, Pierre (1762-1853); (add.info.: Paris, place du Carrousel)

Background imageArc De Triomphe Paris Collection: France, Paris, Tuileries Quarter, four horses and gilded golden statue of victory on top of

France, Paris, Tuileries Quarter, four horses and gilded golden statue of victory on top of the Arc de Triomphe du
UIG5431964 France, Paris, Tuileries Quarter, four horses and gilded golden statue of victory on top of the Arc de Triomphe du Carrousel

Background imageArc De Triomphe Paris Collection: Postcard/Arc de Triomphe du Carrousel/Paris/Seine/Ile de France/France

Postcard/Arc de Triomphe du Carrousel/Paris/Seine/Ile de France/France
HFE4469588 Postcard/Arc de Triomphe du Carrousel/Paris/Seine/Ile de France/France by Percier, Charles (1764-1838) & Fontaine

Background imageArc De Triomphe Paris Collection: The Arc de Triomphe of the Carousel in Paris in the 19th century

The Arc de Triomphe of the Carousel in Paris in the 19th century
THT4305158 The Arc de Triomphe of the Carousel in Paris in the 19th century. by Percier, Charles (1764-1838) & Fontaine, Pierre (1762-1853); (add.info)

Background imageArc De Triomphe Paris Collection: Arc de Tromphe

Arc de Tromphe with traffic going pass by

Background imageArc De Triomphe Paris Collection: Place De La Concorde

Place De La Concorde
The Place de la Concorde in Paris, looking up the Avenue des Champs Elysees toward the Arc de Triomphe, circa 1850. The River Seine is on the left of the square and the Hotel de Crillon on the right

Background imageArc De Triomphe Paris Collection: Arc de Triomphe

Arc de Triomphe
Antique illustration of a Arc de Triomphe

Background imageArc De Triomphe Paris Collection: Golden City

Golden City
View of the elegant Parisian streets in Paris, France

Background imageArc De Triomphe Paris Collection: Illustration of Arc de Triomphe, Paris, France

Illustration of Arc de Triomphe, Paris, France

Background imageArc De Triomphe Paris Collection: Champs Elysees and Arc de Triomphe at night, Paris

Champs Elysees and Arc de Triomphe at night, Paris
Paris, Ile de France, France

Background imageArc De Triomphe Paris Collection: Paris skyline

Paris skyline

Background imageArc De Triomphe Paris Collection: Sunset at Arch De Triomph

Sunset at Arch De Triomph

Background imageArc De Triomphe Paris Collection: Triumph Arc and french flag, Paris, France

Triumph Arc and french flag, Paris, France
The Arch of Triomphe often simply called the Arc de Triomphe, the construction, decided by Napoleon IaaEEo, began in 1806 and ended in 1836 under Louis Philippe, is located in Paris 8aaE the borough

Background imageArc De Triomphe Paris Collection: Arc De Triomphe

Arc De Triomphe
The Arc de Triomphe in Paris, built to celebrate Napoleons victory over the Austrians at Austerlitz in 1805. Building began in 1806 to a design by Chalgrin, and was completed in 1836

Background imageArc De Triomphe Paris Collection: Aerial Paris

Aerial Paris
The city of Paris from the Eiffel Tower, with the Arc de Triomphe visible. (Photo by Central Press/Getty Images)

Background imageArc De Triomphe Paris Collection: Paris From The Eiffel Tower

Paris From The Eiffel Tower
A view over the Seine from the Eiffel Tower towards the Arc de Triomphe, Paris, circa 1930. (Photo by Edward Charles Le Grice/Hulton Archive/Getty Images)



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"The Arc de Triomphe du Carrousel: A Symbol of French History and Triumph" Standing proudly in the heart of Paris, the Arc de Triomphe du Carrousel is a magnificent triumphal arch that holds within its walls centuries of French history. This iconic landmark, located at Place de l'Etoile, serves as a testament to the grandeur and resilience of France. Built in 1808 under the orders of Napoleon Bonaparte, this architectural masterpiece commemorates his military victories. Adorned with intricate sculptures and reliefs depicting scenes from ancient mythology and historical events, it exudes an aura of power and majesty. As you gaze upon this splendid structure, you can't help but be captivated by its rich heritage. In 1852, Napoleon III made a triumphant entry through its grand arches, marking another significant moment etched into its storied past. During times of turmoil such as the Franco-Prussian War in 1871, the arc stood witness to destruction. The ruins of Tuileries imperiales loomed behind it as a stark reminder of France's resilience amidst adversity. The four horses atop the arc symbolize victory while a gilded golden statue crowns it with grace. These elements serve as reminders that despite hardships faced throughout history, France has always emerged victorious. For literature enthusiasts, Victor Hugo's coffin was once displayed here - paying homage to one of France's greatest writers whose works continue to inspire generations. Today, visitors from around the world flock to witness this architectural marvel firsthand. Whether captured on postcards or immortalized in lithographs like "Arc de Tromphe, " it remains an enduring symbol not just for Paris but for all those who appreciate artistry and valor. So next time you find yourself strolling through Paris' Tuileries Quarter or admiring views along Seine River, Ile-de-France, France make sure to pause and marvel at the Arc de Triomphe du Carrousel.