Information about the Eiffel Tower

Yes, the Eiffel Tower is open all year round and you can visit the tower and enjoy the view of Paris from above.

Opening hours vary depending on the time of year: the tower is open for longer in summer than in winter.

However, there are often queues at the entrance throughout the year, so it is advisable to book your tickets in advance to save time and guarantee your visit.

The best time to visit the Eiffel Tower depends on the weather and personal preference. During spring and autumn, there are fewer crowds and the climate is mild, and with some luck, you might find a day with few clouds. In summer, the days are longer and sunnier, but it is also the period with the highest influx of visitors.

The Eiffel Tower has three observation levels. The first level can be reached by elevator or stairs and takes about 5-10 minutes.
The second level can also be reached by elevator or stairs taking around 30–45 minutes.
The top level can only be accessed by elevator and takes about 1-2 hours depending on the queue.

After booking your ticket in advance to avoid queuing at the entrance, you will need to go through security checks before starting your visit.

You can choose to climb the stairs or take the elevator to reach the Tower's different levels. Only the top level can be reached by elevator, while the first two levels are easily accessible on foot.

The first and second levels offer restaurants, gift shops and viewing areas where you can admire the city. On the third level, you'll enjoy a panoramic view of Paris, which will take your breath away.

There are two restaurants inside the Eiffel Tower where you can have lunch or dinner: the 58 Tour Eiffel restaurant, which is located on the first level, and the prestigious Jules Verne restaurant, which is located on the second level and is managed by the renowned chef Alain Ducasse.

Prices start from €50 at the first level restaurant and €100 or more at Jules Verne.
The views of Paris and the refined dishes prepared by the chefs are definitely worth the price.

The construction of the Eiffel Tower was privately financed by Gustave Eiffel and his partners with no public funds being used. This required a significant financial investment, estimated at around 7.8 million French francs at the time.

Contracts were also signed with various companies that used the tower for commercial purposes, such as installing communication antennas.

The Tower's incredible number of annual visitors, its internal commercial activities and promotional initiatives have more than repaid the initial investment over time.

The Eiffel Tower stands at 324 meters, antenna included. It remained the tallest monument in the world for about 40 years.
It consists of 4 floors and the top floor, which is located at a height of 279 meters, corresponds to the highest publicly accessible observation platform in Europe.

The Eiffel Tower was designed by the French engineer Gustave Eiffel and constructed in two years, from 1887 to 1889, as the main attraction of the 1889 Paris Universal Exposition.

It quickly became an icon of the city of Paris and a symbol of modern technology.

 There are numerous attractions near the Eiffel Tower that will make your holiday in Paris even more interesting.
At the foot of the tower is the Parc du Champ de Mars, a large green space where you can relax, take a stroll and enjoy a picnic.

Within a short distance is the Musée du Quai Branly - Jacques Chirac, dedicated to art and world cultures. On the opposite side of the River Seine from the Eiffel Tower, you'll find the Musée d'Orsay.

Near the Eiffel Tower, you'll also find the tomb of Napoleon Bonaparte within the architectural complex of the Hôtel des Invalides.