Paris has so many amazing things to absorb and experience. Not only is it the city of love, but it also has supreme cultural significance, and has helped to shape the world. There are some truly stunning attractions in Paris, such as the Eiffel Tower and The Louvre. But, there\u2019s also an attraction less well-known, but no less significant, and that is the Arc De Triomphe.
\nOriginally commissioned by Napoleon, this famous Parisian landmark and monument stands at the West end of the Champs-Elysees. It is an unforgettable part of the city and an important monument in the history of France as a nation. It honors those who fought and lost their lives for France during the Napoleonic Wars, and the French Revolution. Here are some of the key things you never knew about the Arc De Triomphe.<\/p>\n

It was almost a giant elephant!<\/h2>\n

The Arc De Triomphe is one of the most iconic landmarks in the world, but it was very nearly something else entirely. Indeed, according to sources, before Napoleon, French architect Charles Ribart was tasked with building a three-level building in the shape of an elephant. The furniture was designed to fold into the walls, and the trunk would provide a drainage system. However, the idea was scrapped, quite rightly in our opinion, and soon after work began on the Arc De Triomphe.
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