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

Milestones and why they matter.
| 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 reâperception |


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