Arc De Triomphe - Where Unknowns are not Forgotten

No matter what time of the day it is a constant flow of traffic swirls past the Arc De Triomphe seamlessly and tirelessly. Situated right in the middle of a pulsating juncture of Paris this arch stands with profound dignity and pride reminding all of the martyrs whose name has been written down forever.

Every life matters. Every sacrifice counts. For no life laid for your country goes in vain. With the ever-burning memorial flame at Arc De Triomphe, you shall be reminded of the 660 souls who are still remembered today.

Yet what’s in a name?

Arc De Triomphe honors the unknown soldiers. They came, they fought and they lost their lives. Be it during the French Revolution, Napoleonic War, or World War I. Their valiant gestures did not go unnoticed and Emperor Napoleon commissioned the construction of the Arc.

Over a period of time, the people of Paris and also all over the world have given due to these unknown soldiers. The Arc symbolizes respect, adoration, and admiration for soldiers without faces.

Paris has layers and layers of adventures wrapped up within her. As you take your time to unveil each one of them you will realize Arc De Triomphe cannot be ignored. Your visit to the Arch will undoubtedly make you bow your head to the history, artistry, and sentiment of Paris.

Even with the buzzing traffic, tourist and commotion, the Arc stands solemnly, reminding us that in every chaos there is tranquility. Standing majestically on the four colossal columns the arc towers over all the surrounding buildings and is one of the tallest triumphal arches. As you find yourself in its vicinity the grandeur and delicate yet precise sculptures will amaze you. The Arc together with the 12 avenues that radiate forms the juncture of a ‘star’ when seen from above.

Arc De Triomphe is not just a monument rather it is an emotion of the people who keeps reminding us time and again that unknowns are merely not forgotten but are celebrated here.