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5 Avenue Anatole France , 75007 Paris, France
5 Avenue Anatole France , 75007 Paris, France
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Visiting the Eiffel Tower

Numbers that scale

Located at the northwest edge of the Champ-de-Mars park, along the Seine in the 7th arrondissement of Paris, the Eiffel Tower is the city's primary icon, drawing seven million visitors every year. As the centerpiece of the Exposition Universelle of 1889, held to mark the centennial of the revolution, the tower designed by Gustave Eiffel was a lightning rod for controversy at the time. Built in under two and a half years by a crew of 800 people, this industrial feat reached 303 meters and stood as the tallest structure in the world for 40 years. It consists of more than 18,000 metal parts, 2,500,000 rivets, 1,665 steps, and 20,000 lightbulbs, with a total weight of 7,000 tons. Maintaining the iron means applying 40 tons of paint.

Since the addition of an antenna for radio and television broadcasting, the structure now reaches 324 meters. After dark or during special events, it lights up in synchronized sequences. It remains a fixture of global tourism, with countless replicas standing in cities around the world.

What to expect

The plaza beneath the tower is accessible via two security checkpoints. To save time, head for the entrance in the gardens on the east side. The site uses a color-coded system to manage lines. Yellow flags mark the ticket booths. Green flags indicate the queues for online pre-booked tickets, and blue flags mark the access points for those climbing the 750 steps on foot.

The first floor, at 57 meters, offers 360-degree views of the city. You will find orientation tables, telescopes, a glass floor, and the two levels of the 58 Tour Eiffel restaurant, which provide a unique perspective on the iron framework of the structure.

The second floor, at 115 meters, offers what many consider the best view. Glass portholes in the floor provide a direct look at the ground below. It is a great family outing because of the clear perspective on the city layout. You will also find the fine dining restaurant Jules Verne here, operated by the Alain Ducasse group.

The third floor, at 276 meters, is a smaller space with observation tables and exhibits inspired by the Musée Grévin wax museum. At night, the view from this height is distinct.

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Opening hours

Open daily from 9:00 AM to midnight between mid-June and early September, and from 9:30 AM to 11:00 PM the rest of the year. During the Easter weekend and spring break, hours are extended until midnight.
Hours are indicative and subject to change

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Reviews of Eiffel Tower

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A must-see, have to admit it

Personally, I don't really like visiting places that are super popular with tourists. The crowds have bothered me ever since the rise of Instagram tourism. But you have to admit, the Eiffel Tower is one of those places that remains iconic, and just looking at it tells a story. You have to visit the Eiffel Tower at least once for the symbolism. Just plan your visit in advance, because once again, there are a lot, and I mean a lot, of people!

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A must-see

Even if the Eiffel Tower might be seen as a tourist trap, it remains a must-see monument to visit in Paris. I still recommend that you at least go up a few floors, as it is really worth it. The view is impressive. Remember to book your tickets in advance because there are huge crowds.

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A stunning building, but a neighborhood that leaves something to be desired

I know the Eiffel Tower is pretty divisive, but I think it is beautiful. That said, I would have plenty of other places to recommend to someone who has never been to Paris. The Champ de Mars and the Trocadero are packed with street vendors, which creates a real nuisance when you are walking around, especially with family. Also, the area underneath the structure is not as accessible as it used to be, because of (or thanks to, depending on how you look at it) the anti-terrorist measures taken following the many attacks that have hit the country. I went back recently and was really disappointed by the vibe, even if the Eiffel Tower itself remains magnificent.

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The Eiffel Tower: a bit overrated

I was so looking forward to visiting the Eiffel Tower, but I was a little disappointed. The line to go up is really long, even with a ticket booked in advance. Once at the top, the view is nice, but I was expecting something more grandiose.

The crowd is so dense that it is hard to fully enjoy the panorama. I felt the experience lacked a bit of calm and authenticity. Despite everything, it is an iconic monument to see at least once.

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Elegance and tourists

The Eiffel Tower is a romantic symbol of Paris that needs no introduction. Personally, I prefer to see it from a distance. Especially during a walk along the Seine where it fits perfectly into the scenery. Otherwise, you have to deal with a lot of people on site.

But that said, it does not matter. There is no other monument like this one. It is worth seeing at least once, up close or from afar. Because nothing beats seeing it with your own eyes.

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A rusty symbol

The Iron Lady needs no introduction, and her massive beacon illuminates Paris for miles. While magnificent to behold from afar, the experience is quite different up close. Even though the structure remains impressive, the barricades installed all around detract from the experience of visiting the monument. The visit is fairly expensive, especially if you want to see the third floor, but it is really worth the cost for the very impressive panoramic view of Paris. Looking closer, however, you realize the dilapidated state of the construction, which deserves extensive renovations. Heads up, the top of the Tower is often closed for maintenance in January.

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The City of Romance

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A world-famous icon

Who doesn't know the Eiffel Tower? Who doesn't associate it with Paris? Several things have contributed to the success of this monument. There is no taller human construction in France, it is already over 130 years old, and its location, on the banks of the Seine, with the Champ de Mars at its feet and the Trocadero across from it, is a very successful and rewarding combination (much more so than the Tour Montparnasse, for example).

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An old structure that still impresses

Built at the end of the 19th century in a city not exactly known for its skyscrapers, and shown in photos and videos thousands of times... You just do not expect to see something this big!

At the foot of this immense steel quadruped, you feel so small and very impressed. I really recommend going there to see it for yourself, because the images you see on a screen just do not do it justice.

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The Iron Lady

The Eiffel Tower, a national icon, is even more beautiful in person, and more impressive too. You really cannot imagine it being so tall, so huge, until you are standing right at its feet. For the visit, book your tickets online well in advance, and you will avoid hours of waiting in line. Once you are at the top, watch out if you get dizzy, because it is seriously very impressive!! But what a view! And the glass floor on the first level, which you can walk on, feels really strange... I think I was less afraid at the very top haha!

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Just to feel like the king of the world

Going to Paris and not getting close to the Eiffel Tower is a bit like buying a cake and not eating it. You feel like you missed out on something.
Even if it is just to go up a few levels, you have to go. You do not need to go very high to be charmed. Just by going up the first two floors, you get the feeling of looking down over all of Paris. I know, that might sound ridiculous, but that is the impression I had when I went there for the first time at 9 years old.

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Iconic

The Eiffel Tower is to Paris what the Statue of Liberty is to New York.
An essential monument of the French capital. You visit it, you admire it, you eat there, and you see it dressed in lights too. But did you know it was built for the World's Fair and was supposed to be taken down afterward?
It eventually became the emblem of Paris!

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