History: Arc de Triomphe, From a Symbol of War to a Symbol of Peace

✌️ Standing fifty meters tall, the Arc de Triomphe has dominated the Champs-Élysées for nearly two centuries. Originally erected to celebrate Napoleon’s military victories, the Arch has seen its symbolism evolve over the decades to now embody peace. But do all the sculptures adorning it truly convey this message of peace? Join this week's conversation on https://www.frenchconversationgroup.comRelated episodes: la Marseillaise (https://youtu.be/m4CNOqtRpn0), la tour Eiffel (https://youtu.be/51x_-ZB4SJI), Napoléon (https://youtu.be/8YQ2XI8vBnA)🎵 Soundtrack: https://open.spotify.com/artist/6i4JjGSsId4CCCVkJuwLHa?si=K0d8KhxkSqqAPq8_kw5XqQ☝️ If you enjoyed this episode, please consider:- supporting on https://www.patreon.com/frenchconversationgroup or https://anchor.fm/frenchconversationgroup- subscribe and share🇫🇷 French Conversation Group meets weekly in Los Angeles, New York or online. It's meant for non native speakers (beginners, intermediate, advanced) to practice their French and have fun. You're more than welcome to join! Check out this link for more info: https://www.frenchconversationgroup.com