Arc de Triomphe District

Paris France Tourist Information and City Guide

The Arc de Triomphe district is a residential area of Paris situated between the Triumphant Arch and the north bank of the Seine River.

The north bank is often referred to as the "Rive Droite" (right bank) by Parisians.

The arch is located at the west end of Champs-Elysee Boulevard in the middle of a large traffic circle. (map)

Charles de Gaulle Etoile
Charles de Gaulle Etoille

The following attractions and landmarks are located in this district:

Arc de Triomphe (Triumphant Arch)

Chailot Palace (Palais du Chailot)

Charles de Gaulle Etoile (massive traffic circle)

Convention Centre (Palais des Congrès)

Film Museum (Musée de Cinema)

Maritime Museum (Musée de la Marine)

Modern Art Museum (Musée d'Art Moderne)

Museum of Man (Musée de l'Homme)

Paris Aquarium (Aquarium de Paris)

Tomb of the Unknown Soldier (Tombe du Soldat Inconnu)

Trocadero Gardens (Jardins du Trocadéro)

There are many fine hotels located in this area of the city.

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