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!

  • Lecture tours only
    School groups: €90
    Social, priority education, disabled: €40

  • Lecture tours 1h30

  • CM1, CM2 and 6e

  • Visitors with reduced mobility

  • 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

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