The Arc de Triomphe is an icon of Paris and one of the most imposing and distinctive landmarks of France. Located at the western end of the Champs-Élysées,at the center of the enormous ‘Place Charles de Gaulle’ (formerly ‘Place de l’Etoile’), the Arc de Triomphe is a tribute to all soldiers who fought and died for France. If you’re planning to go see the Arc de Triomphe, here’s everything you need to know before you visit.