Details of the Arc de Triomphe

The answer to the Sunday Teaser, Arc de Triomphe, showing the intricate sculptures and designs.

Shout-out to thegreyeye and nataliescarberry for guessing it correct!

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The end of the Champs Elysees at the Arc de Triomphe

A view at one end of the Avenue des Champs Elysees looking towards the famous Arc de Triomphe.

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Two legs of Arc de Triomphe

This view showing two legs of the Arc de Triomphe gives you a feel for just how large the monument and statues are in comparison to the tourists standing below them.

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Le passage du pont d’Arcole

This photo shows a close up of a bas relief on the Arc de Triomphe called the Le passage du pont d’Arcole.

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La Marseillaise

Created by Francois Rude in the 1830’s this sculpture called La Marseillaise can be found on the Arc de Triomphe, with a lot of fine details to admire.

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Les funérailles du général Marceau

Here you can see this detailed scene called Les funérailles du général Marceau, which is sometimes missed due to how high off the ground it is on the Arc de Triomphe.

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Details of the top corner of the Arc de Triomphe

This photo shows the top right corner on the east facade of the Arc de Triomphe, allowing you to see the various details and stone sculptures which commemorate wars and major events in French history.

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Stairs to the Arc de Triomphe

Here you can see steps which lead down under the road to get to the Arc de Triomphe, with this photo taken at the end of the Champs Elysees Avenue.

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Stone historic scene at the Arc de Triomphe

Here you can see a close up of one of the stone sculpted scenes which sit high up on the Arc de Triomphe, this one portraying the death of general Marceau in September 1796.

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Arch and beneath the structure

In this photo you can see some of the detailed designs which go around both the outside of the Arc de Triomphe as well as the underneath which features an ornate pattern to admire from below.

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