Obelisk of Luxor Tours and Tickets

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The Luxor Obelisk was gifted to France as a gesture of friendship by Mehemet Ali, Viceroy of Egypt, in 1830. It was erected in the Place de la Concorde in October 1836. The obelisk took more than two years to reach Paris from its origin at the entrance of the Luxor Temple in Egypt.

The Luxor Obelisk sits in the middle of the Place de la Concorde at the eastern end of the Champs-Élysées, and is easy to reach by public transportation. The Concorde Metro station is at the northeastern corner of the square, a short walk from the obelisk, and is served by lines 1, 8, and 12. There are also many bus stops around the square.

The Luxor Obelisk is at the center of the Place de la Concorde at the eastern end of the Champs-Élysées, which is itself a major road and attraction. The Arc de Triomphe sits at the western end of the Champs-Élysées. The Tuileries Garden is directly east of the Place de la Concorde, and the Louvre Museum is just to the east of that.

Yes, night is a good time to visit the Luxor Obelisk on the Place de la Concorde—it’s lit up after dark, which highlights the hieroglyphics carved into the pink granite. This part of Paris is usually quite busy at night, but take regular big-city precautions when you’re out and about, especially if you’ve been drinking or are traveling solo.

No, the Luxor Obelisk in Paris is not part of a UNESCO World Heritage Site. However, it originated from the Luxor Temple in Egypt, which is a spectacular UNESCO site, along with other nearby structures. Visiting the obelisk in Paris is a good way to experience some ancient Egyptian culture if you can’t get to Egypt.