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Arc de Triomphe Conservation: Methods and Timeline

An accessible summary of how the Arc is maintained and restored, from surface care to structural monitoring.

1/29/2026
11 min read
Scaffolding on a section of the Arc

Conservation balances stability and appearance — ethics guide minimum intervention.


🛠️ Methods

  • Surface cleaning: Remove deposits; avoid over‑whitening.
  • Joint repair: Repointing stops water ingress.
  • Monitoring: Sensors track settlement and cracking.

📅 Preventive Rhythm

Interval Task
Quarterly Visual inspection
Annual Cleaning trials; mapping
5‑year Structural survey; instrumentation review

Restoration scaffold

Autor

Conservator

Conservator

Como amante de París y escritor de viajes, creé esta guía para ayudar a los visitantes a conectar con las historias del Arco — desde la ambición triunfal hasta el recogimiento cotidiano.

Tags

Restoration
Conservation
Maintenance
Stonework
Cleaning

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