Finding a car park near the Arc de Triomphe can quickly become a headache. Strict regulations, reserved spaces for special vehicles or residents, make parking in the area difficult. To save time, Saemes car parks offer their best advice. Whether you're driving, riding a motorcycle, or cycling, you can park in a car park just a 5-minute walk away from the Arc de Triomphe. What's more, to arrive with peace of mind, you can reserve your car park space before your visit!
Can you park very close?
To park as close as possible to the Arc de Triomphe, the ideal would be to find a parking spot on a nearby street. However, its location in the center of the Place Charles-de-Gaulle complicates the search for parking. There are very few available spaces in the adjacent streets and avenues, and the traffic is very dense, making street parking challenging. Moreover, parking is subject to strict rules, and many available spaces are reserved for delivery vehicles or residents of the neighborhood. If you are lucky enough to find a spot, the rates vary depending on the streets:
- From 4€ to 6€ for 1 hour
- From 8€ to 12€ for 2 hours
- From 16€ to 24€ for 3 hours
To learn more, you can check the complete street parking rates on the Paris city website.
Saemes car parks: the best solution
Underground parking is the most suitable choice to save time and enjoy your visit! Within a 5-minute walk, you can opt for the Saemes Carnot car park. Besides its ideal location, it offers many advantages:
- Secure and monitored parking at all hours of the day and night.
- Ample capacity: With nearly 400 parking spaces, it will not be difficult to find a spot for your vehicle. However, to be sure of getting a spot during peak periods, book your space in advance online!
- Spaces for motorcycles and bicycles are available within the parking lot.
- Best price: 3 hours at 14,40€ for cars and 4,95€ for motorcycles
As an alternative, 1.2 km from the Arc de Triomphe, we offer the Saemes Haussmann Berri car park to explore the neighborhood.
The Saemes deal: to pay less for your parking and save money, you can park at the Péreire car park, located a 15-minute walk from the Arc de Triomphe, but this option is only accessible if you book your space in advance.
Book your parking space online in just a few clicks!
Parking lots near the Arc de Triomphe can quickly fill up. Booking a car park space in advance allows you to arrive with peace of mind without worrying about where to park your vehicle. In addition to saving time, you are assured of having a space waiting for you, even on days when the Arc de Triomphe is very busy. You can make your booking in just a few clicks. Choose your car park, the day, and the time that suits you best, and click "I reserve."
The Arc de Triomphe
Built between 1806 and 1836 by Napoleon Bonaparte to celebrate the military victories of the French army, the Arc de Triomphe has become over time an iconic monument of Paris not to be missed. Located between the 8th, 16th, and 17th arrondissements, over one and a half million visitors come here every year to admire its architecture and enjoy its panoramic view of the capital. From the top, you can admire:
- The Eiffel Tower
- The Champs-Elysées
- The La Défense district
- And of course, the rooftops of Paris!
To learn more, visit the Arc de Triomphe website.
Accessing the Arc de Triomphe and crossing the Place de l'Étoile
The Arc de Triomphe is easily accessible by public transport due to its location:
- By metro: lines 1, 2, and 6: Charles-de-Gaulle-Etoile station. Lines 1 and 9: Franklin D. Roosevelt station (15 minutes on foot). Lines 1 and 13: Champs-Elysées Clémenceau station (20 minutes on foot).
- By RER: RER A drops you right next to the monument.
- By bus: take lines 22, 30, 31, 52, 73, or 92.
It is also possible to access the Arc de Triomphe by car, motorcycle, or bicycle. You can even come by boat bus, but then you'll need to walk 20 minutes!
Attention, the Arc de Triomphe is one of the most visited monuments in Paris, so remember to book your entrance ticket in advance to avoid long queues. For even more peace of mind, reserve your parking spot in advance too! This way, you are sure to find a place to park. Special underground tunnels have been created for pedestrians to reach the Arc de Triomphe without having to cross the roads surrounding the Place de l'Étoile.
Recommended Saemes parking rates:
| Car parks | 1h | 3h |
24h |
Distance to get to |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1h |
3h |
24h |
2 mn walk | |
| 1h 4,80 € |
3h 14,40 € |
24h 43,20 € |
17 mn walk | |
| Saemes Péreire car park **(8e) | 1h 4,40 € |
3h 11,90 € |
24h 42,95 € |
15 mn walk |
*Rates applicable on 01/01/2025
**Parking accessible by booking only
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