Arc de Triomphe

Paris, France While the arch is a beautiful and historic Parisian icon, what impressed me the most is the absolute absurdity of the traffic circle!  There are no lanes, so it is pretty much a free for all, and unlike American traffic circles, the cars entering the circle have the right of way.  I am so glad that we read in our guidebook that there was an underground tunnel that took us to the center, because we would never have made it by crossing the street. We did not climb the 280 steps to the top of the arch, but from photos I have seen, the view is amazing.  Definitely something for next time!   Fun Facts: Commissioned by Napoleon in 1806 as a tribute to his Grand Army Built between 1806 and 1836 The names of 558 French Generals are inscribed on the inside walls of the arch The Tomb of the Unknown Soldier from WWI is under the arch The eternal flame marking the tomb has been continuously burning since November 11, 1920 The arch is situated at the end of the Champs Elysee, a famou