Arc de triomphe du Carrousel, Triumphal arch at Place du Carrousel in Paris, France.
The Arc de Triomphe du Carrousel is a neoclassical monument in Saint-Germain-l'Auxerrois in Paris between the Louvre and the Tuileries Garden. Eight Corinthian marble columns stand in pairs at the sides and support an entablature with reliefs.
Percier and Fontaine built this structure between 1806 and 1808 for Napoleon after his successes against Austria. The relief shows events such as the surrender at Ulm and the Battle of Austerlitz.
The name comes from the nearby riding ground where royal equestrian games once took place. Visitors see the soldier figures in precise military uniforms, showing the regiments under Napoleon.
Access runs through the Louvre courtyard and the Tuileries Garden, with both sides offering equally good views. Visitors move freely around the entire base to see details and inscriptions.
Until 1815, four bronze horses from Venice decorated the top of the monument. After their return to Italy, they were replaced by a new quadriga with a female figure.
Location: Saint-Germain-l'Auxerrois
Inception: 1808
Architects: Pierre-François-Léonard Fontaine
Architectural style: Neoclassicism
Elevation above the sea: 38.9 m
Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible
Part of: Louvre Palace
Website: https://pop.culture.gouv.fr/notice/merimee/PA00085992
GPS coordinates: 48.86167,2.33278
Latest update: December 4, 2025 23:44
Triumphal arches document military and historical events of their time. These monuments to victories and commemoration stand in cities around the world. The structures combine architectural elements with historical documentation through reliefs, inscriptions, and sculptures. The collection includes Roman triumphal arches such as the Arch of Constantine, Arch of Titus, and Arch of Septimius Severus in Rome, along with the Arch of Trajan in Benevento. Paris features the Arc de Triomphe, Porte Saint-Denis, and Arc de Triomphe du Carrousel. The Brandenburg Gate in Berlin, Siegestor in Munich, and Puerta de Alcalá in Madrid document European history. Further examples include the India Gate in New Delhi, Patuxaï in Vientiane, and Arch 22 in Banjul. In North America, the Washington Square Arch and Soldiers' and Sailors' Arch stand in New York, while the Gateway Arch rises in St. Louis. The Triumphal Arch of Orange and Hadrian's Arch in Athens demonstrate ancient Roman architecture.
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