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Which visit suits your day?
Compare up to three attractions by area, suggested duration and budget guidance. Durations exclude transport and waiting. Budget symbols are editorial categories, not current ticket prices. Addresses and station names keep their official French names.
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| Criterion | Eiffel Tower | Arc de Triomphe |
|---|---|---|
| Type of visit | Culture | Culture |
| District | 7th | 8th |
| Area | Champ-de-Mars | Étoile |
| Suggested duration | 2 to 3 h | 1 to 1 h 30 |
| Budget category | Paid; depends on floor and ascent method | Paid; free admission subject to conditions |
| Address or starting point | Champ-de-Mars, 5 avenue Anatole-France, 75007 Paris | Place Charles-de-Gaulle, 75008 Paris |
| Transport landmark | Bir-Hakeim · Trocadéro · RER Champ de Mars – Tour Eiffel | Charles de Gaulle – Étoile (métro et RER A) |
| Official visitor information | Check Eiffel Tower Source record: 2026-10-06. The provider’s website may use French. | Check Arc de Triomphe Source record: 2026-10-06. The provider’s website may use French. |
Turn the comparison into a plan
Start with the area: two attractions in different districts require a journey beyond the visit times shown here. Choose the content that interests you, then check opening hours, tickets and the entrance. A low budget category does not establish free admission to every exhibition or activity.
This table does not rank quality, popularity or accessibility. For specific access needs, confirm the full route from transport and the attraction’s entrance. The French attraction pages contain additional preparation notes.
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