Teachers

Discover our educational offers and come and visit the Arc de Triomphe with your group! Here you'll find all the information and resources you need to organise a visit with your class.

Presentation

Commissioned by Napoleon I in 1806 in honour of the imperial armies, the Arc de Triomphe was completed under the reign of Louis-Philippe in 1836. Its designer, the architect Chalgrin, drew his inspiration from the arches of antiquity.

Although it still celebrates the triumph of the French armies from the Revolution to the present day, its significance has changed since the 19th century. Today, it plays a key role in civic and civil life. In 1920, the arrival of the Unknown Soldier made the Arc de Triomphe a place of remembrance under which the Republic gathers on 11 November and 8 May, or on Bastille Day.

Covering the history of the 19th and 20th centuries, architecture, town planning and civic education, the study of the monument meets the requirements of interdisciplinarity.

Our offer

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Self-guided tours, lecture tours, workshops, remote guided tours... The Arc de Triomphe offers a wide range of on-site and off-site activities based on five themes: discovery, history, art and civics.

Download our brochure to find out more about our range of educational activities from cycle 2 to higher education.

Cross-curricular pathways

Take a closer look at a particular theme by choosing one of our partners for a cross-disciplinary tour: the National Archives, the Army Museum, the Carnavalet Museum, the Victor Hugo House or the Great War Museum in the Meaux region.

The Rekindling of the Flame Ceremony

Since 11 November 1923, the Flame of Remembrance has been rekindled every evening at the tomb of the Unknown Soldier by the Flame Committee under the Arc de Triomphe. This ceremony pays tribute to all the servicemen who lost their lives on the field of honour during the First World War for France, as well as during subsequent conflicts.

Would you like to attend or take part in the rekindling of the flame with your classes?

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Educational activities

  • Primary school

    Find all our activities for CP, CE1 and CE2 classes.

  • Elementary school

    Find all our activities for CM1, CM2 and 6th grades.

  • Middle school

    Find all our activities for 5th, 4th and 3rd grades.

  • High school

    Find all our activities for Second, First and Final years.

  • Higher education

    Find out more about our activities for students in higher education.

  • Virtual Visits

    Find out more about our virtual visits for schools and universities

Prepare your visit

Practical information

Find out all the practical information you need to prepare your visit: our prices, booking and payment procedures, as well as our conditions and advice for your visit.

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Teaching resources

Find all the educational resources for the monument

The Arc de Triomphe offers a range of resources to help you prepare your visit or discuss the monument with your class. Download your educational and thematic files below!

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Educational projects

Building a project together

In partnership with the Arc de Triomphe, a wide range of educational projects are available to schools and cultural organisations wishing to enrich their pupils' learning. These initiatives aim to combine history, art and culture to offer unique and enriching educational experiences. Find out more about our projects!

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