Talk:Arc de Triomphe

Attendance at opening

"Upon its completion, the Arc de Triomphe was so far from the center of town almost no one showed up for the opening ceremony. " Since the Champs-Elysées was already lined with grand 18th century private houses, I removed this assertion here. Woman 01:50, 3 Aug 2004 (UTC)

The above comment was part of the article - I moved it to the talk page. Rhobite 15:26, Aug 9, 2004 (UTC)

Semi-protected edit request on 30 July 2021

The measurements must be wrong as a meter is larger than a foot. How can it be more meters than it is feet? 2603:8081:7001:1F8:B4A8:C604:2B13:301B (talk) 16:19, 30 July 2021 (UTC)

 Not done: it's not clear what changes you want to be made. Please mention the specific changes in a "change X to Y" format and provide a reliable source if appropriate. It looks like the measurements are fine. 50 metres (164 ft), width of 45 m (148 ft) and depth of 22 m (72 ft), while its large vault is 29.19 m (95.8 ft) high and 14.62 m (48.0 ft) wide. The smaller transverse vaults are 18.68 m (61.3 ft) high and 8.44 m (27.7 ft) wide. Height 50 m (164 ft) Wide: 45 m (148 ft) Deep: 22 m (72 ft) ScottishFinnishRadish (talk) 16:37, 30 July 2021 (UTC)

While we’re at it, how can a 60 meter arch height possibly be considered only “slightly” higher than 50 meters of height? An increase of 20% deserves at least a “moderately” or “somewhat“ yes? Article is locked so leaving comment instead, FWIW, regarding the section discussing other arches. — Preceding unsigned comment added by 72.168.144.28 (talk) 19:10, 15 January 2022 (UTC)

Tallest arch

Article mentions La Grande Arche in La Défense as the tallest arch in the world? The Gateway Arch in St. Louis is on the line and would like a word… 113.252.231.146 (talk) 07:37, 22 July 2022 (UTC)

192>110, but this article is locked and seems to have been abandoned. 2604:6000:CFC0:43:B531:97C1:2238:E859 (talk) 05:16, 29 June 2023 (UTC)

Semi-protected edit request on 13 June 2024

Please change

that used its design as a model include Arch of Triumph in Pyongyang, North Korea; Arcul de Triumf in Bucharest, Romania; Rosedale World War I Memorial Arch in Kansas City, Kansas, US; and a miniature version at the Paris Casino in Las Vegas, US.[33]

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that used its design as a model include Arch of Triumph in Pyongyang, North Korea; Arcul de Triumf in Bucharest, Romania; Rosedale World War I Memorial Arch in Kansas City, Kansas, US; a miniature version at the Paris Casino in Las Vegas, US [33]; and the Washington Arch in Washington Square Park in New York City, US. ==

75.127.202.130 (talk) 05:08, 13 June 2024 (UTC)

 Not done: please provide reliable sources that support the change you want to be made. ABG (Talk/Report any mistakes here) 00:27, 21 June 2024 (UTC)

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What is the history of the scupltural group that can be seen on top of the monument?

And why was it removed? Countercheck (talk) 19:15, 31 January 2026 (UTC)

It is Commons:Category:The Triumph of the Revolution by Alexandre Falguière. Apparently it deteriorated within four years. The article lacks this information. Tbhotch^™ (CC BY-SA 4.0) 23:33, 31 January 2026 (UTC)

Thank yoiu Countercheck (talk) 19:14, 2 February 2026 (UTC)