Arc or Arche?? (D)Version en ligne Choose which monument each fact is about, l'Arc de Triomphe or La Grande Arche de la Defense? par Mackenzie Theall 1 L'Arc de Triomphe 2 La Grande Arche de la Défense this monument completed construction in 1836 this monument celebrated Napoleon's military victories this monument took 30 years to build this monument has the names of notable military generals engraved along the sides this monument was inspired by a quote from Napoleon the name of this monument means "arch of triumph" this monument is the finish line for the annual Tour de France cycling race. this monument completed construction in the 1980's this monument was built as the result of a design competition initiated by the President at the time this monument is a contemporary (newer) version of the other The monument is big enough that it could hold Notre-Dame Cathedral within its arch. this monument served to celebrate the bicentenary (200-yr anniversary) of the French Revolution this monument was dedicated to humanitarian ideals this monument is more square in shape than the other