The Unknown Soldier
Architecture and urbanism, History and memory, Heritage and restoration
From the context of the First World War to the milestones that led to the burial of the Unknown Soldier under the Arc de Triomphe on November 11, 1920, explore the eventful history of this anonymous soldier and the daily ceremonies of rekindling the Flame!
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Price
Lecture tours only
School groups: €90
Social, priority education, disabled: €40 -
Average duration : Lecture tours 1h30
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Class(es) : Cycle 3 - Middle school - High school
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Accessibility : Visitors with reduced mobility
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Maximum number of students : 35 participants (including up to 5 accompanying adults)
Presentation
Fallen in the First World War, the Unknown Soldier has lain beneath the Arc de Triomphe since January 28, 1921. Two years later, a flame was lit for the first time at the tomb, and it became the focus of daily rekindling ceremonies. Discover the story of the Unknown Soldier, his tributes and the reasons why the Arc de Triomphe was chosen as his final resting place.
Activity description
Visits and lectures
Join a heritage expert on a guided tour of the monument. These themed tours are a unique opportunity to discover together the keys to reading and understanding the Arc de Triomphe.
Practical information
Access to the monument via the pedestrian underpass at the top of avenue des Champs-Elysées and avenue de la Grande Armée. Elevator available for visitors with reduced mobility.
For reservations, please send your completed pre-reservation form only to: reservations.arcdetriomphe@monuments-nationaux.fr
If you would like to set up an educational project for your classes, please contact us at: service.educatifarc@monuments-nationaux.fr
Elementary school
Find all our activities for CM1, CM2 and 6th grades.