Timeline
16:21
Pick up a box of macarons. The patisserie opens at 08:00, so you have plenty of time to choose your flavors before the evening rush.
16:36
Walk to the Arc de Triomphe. Admission applies for visitors over 17, but it is free for EU citizens under 26 and holders of the Passion Monuments card. Head up to the roof terrace.
17:06
Find the spot facing WSW. The sun dips below the horizon around 17:21, painting the sky in the final moments of golden light.
17:36
Return to Ladurée for a tea or coffee to digest your macarons while the city lights begin to twinkle below.
Local tip
The Arc de Triomphe is open until 22:30 in winter, but the roof terrace closes 15 minutes before closing time. Check the route from Ladurée if you need specific walking directions.
Check before you go
- Ladurée is open daily from 08:00 to 22:00.
- The Arc de Triomphe roof terrace closes 15 minutes before the monument closes.
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