The Arc du Triomphe was significantly larger than I expected. It looks somewhat unremarkable from a distance, but up close, it is massive yet intricate. Its symmetry is mesmerizing. This is also a bit of a tribute to Devyn Caldwell, who took a gorgeous pair (still among my all-time favorites) of photos [ 1, 2] of Manhattan’s Washington Square Arch (itself a tribute to the Arc de Triomphe).