Arc de Triomphe hosts remembrance tour on 13 November
Published on 11/07/2026 at 11:27 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWSProgramme and access details
- The Centre des monuments nationaux schedules a remembrance tour at the monument on 13 November 2026.
- The Flame of Remembrance is rekindled on the forecourt at 6.30pm after the tour.
- The visitor route currently requires 284 steps because the lift is undergoing modernisation.
- Charles de Gaulle-Etoile station serves the monument via metro lines 1, 2 and 6 and RER A.
Arc de Triomphe (Arc de triomphe) in Paris hosts the Guided Tour - The Unknown Soldier and the Flame of Remembrance on 13 November 2026. The Centre des monuments nationaux has scheduled the November event around the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier and the daily remembrance flame.
Remembrance tour brings the Flame into focus
The themed tour examines the history of the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier and the symbolism of the Flame of Remembrance. It is intended for the general public, with a recommended minimum age of six, and takes place at the monument.
The operator lists the tour for Friday, 13 November 2026, at 4.45pm. The meeting point is inside the tunnel, beside the stone benches near the ticket office. The official tour programme for 13 November also says visitors can watch the Comité de la Flamme rekindle the flame on the forecourt at 6.30pm after the guided visit. The forecourt access for that ceremony is free, while the guided tour is a separate activity.
The Flame meets a monument built for remembrance
The subject of the event is directly tied to the monument beneath the arch. The Tomb of the Unknown Soldier has been located there since 1921, while the flame forms part of the daily commemorative ritual associated with the site.
The monument stands on Place Charles de Gaulle at the western end of the Champs-Elysees. Its visitor route rises to the terrace through 284 steps, and the official visitor information gives the structure a height of 50 metres. These dimensions matter for the November programme because the lift is currently undergoing modernisation and the ascent is by stairs.
The monument also provides a link between the tour and the wider history of Paris. From the tunnel and the forecourt, visitors encounter both the burial place below the arch and the public ceremony that keeps its flame visible. The official visitor information places the access route through the Passage du Souvenir, reached from the Champs-Elysees or Avenue de la Grande-Armee.
Visiting Arc de Triomphe: what travellers from Western Europe should know
- The remembrance tour takes place on 13 November 2026 at 4.45pm, with the meeting point inside the tunnel near the ticket office.
- The event includes access to the forecourt ceremony after the tour, where the Comité de la Flamme rekindles the Flame of Remembrance at 6.30pm.
- The lift is undergoing modernisation, so visitors following the terrace route must use 284 steps, including an initial flight of 180 steps.
- Public transport serves the site through Charles de Gaulle-Etoile station, with metro lines 1, 2 and 6 and RER A.
- The monument is at Place Charles de Gaulle, at the top of the Champs-Elysees and Avenue de la Grande-Armee.
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Frequently asked questions about Arc de Triomphe
When does the remembrance tour take place at Arc de Triomphe?
The tour takes place on 13 November 2026 at 4.45pm. The programme focuses on the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier and the Flame of Remembrance.
What is the Flame of Remembrance ceremony?
The Comité de la Flamme rekindles the flame on the forecourt at 6.30pm after the guided tour. Forecourt access for the ceremony is free.
Where is Arc de Triomphe and how do you get there?
The monument is at Place Charles de Gaulle in Paris. Charles de Gaulle-Etoile station is served by metro lines 1, 2 and 6 and RER A.
