Arc de triomphe du Carrousel, Triumphal arch in Paris, France.
The Arc de Triomphe du Carrousel is a triumphal arch located in the Place du Carrousel in Paris, France.
It was built between 1806 and 1808 to commemorate Napoleon's military victories of the previous year.
The monument is richly decorated with sculptures and reliefs, primarily commemorating the battles of Austerlitz and Jena.
Today, it stands as a popular tourist attraction, offering panoramic views of the Louvre and the Tuileries Garden.
Unlike other triumphal arches, such as the Arc de Triomphe de l'Étoile, the Arc de Triomphe du Carrousel is painted in color.
Location: Saint-Germain-l'Auxerrois
Inception: 1808
Architect: Pierre-François-Léonard Fontaine
Architectural style: neoclassicism
Elevation above the sea: 38.9 m
Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible
Website: pop.culture.gouv.fr/notice/merimee/PA00085992
Sources: Wikimedia, OpenStreetMap
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