Arc de Triomphe Timeline: Key Dates

A clean timeline of key dates for the Arc de Triomphe from 1806 to present.

2/16/2026

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Milestones and why they matter.

📅 Timeline

Year	Event	Note
1806	Commission	Imperial vision
1836	Inauguration	National reframing
1920	Unknown Soldier	Focus of mourning
1923	Eternal flame	Ritual continuity
2021	Christo wrapping	Ephemeral re‑perception

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About the Author

Cultural Historian

As a Paris lover and travel writer, I created this guide to help visitors connect with the Arc’s stories — from triumphal ambition to quiet remembrance.

Arc de Triomphe Timeline: Key Dates

📅 Timeline

About the Author

Cultural Historian

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