With its famous tapering cast iron tip, the Eiffel Tower is not just the symbol of Paris but of all of France. Erected by Gustave Eiffel to commemorate the centennial of the French Revolution in 1889, the 1,050-foot (320-meter) tower once held the title of the world's tallest structure. Despite having been dwarfed by Dubai's Burj Khalifa and The Shard in London, the Eiffel Tower remains one of the most recognizable landmarks on the planet. View the architectural icon from afar, or stop in at the three observation levels for stellar city views.
The Eiffel Tower was the world's tallest structure when completed in 1889, a distinction it retained until 1929 when the Chrysler Building in New York City was topped out.[88] The tower has lost its standing both as the world's tallest structure and the world's tallest lattice tower but retains its status as the tallest freestanding (non-guyed) structure in France.
Tourism:
Transport
The nearest Paris Métro station is Bir-Hakeim and the nearest RER station is Champ de Mars-Tour Eiffel. The tower itself is located at the intersection of the quai Branly and the Pont d'Iéna.
Things to Know Before You Go:
☂ Plan your visit in advance and book skip-the-line tickets to avoid long wait times.
☂ If you purchase an admission ticket for Eiffel Tower summit access, you'll head straight to the top before stopping at the lower levels on your downward journey.
☂ There are ATMs and souvenir shops on the ground floor.
☂ The tower's first two levels are wheelchair accessible, but the summit is not.
☂ You'll be required to undergo a security screening before entering the tower.
Popularity:
More than 250 million people have visited the tower since it was completed in 1889. In 2015, there were 6.91 million visitors. The tower is the most-visited paid monument in the world. An average of 25,000 people ascend the tower every day which can result in long queues. Tickets can be purchased online to avoid the long queues.
Restaurants:
The tower has two restaurants: Le 58 Tour Eiffel on the first level, and Le Jules Verne, a gourmet restaurant with its own lift on the second level. This restaurant has one star in the Michelin Red Guide. It is run by the multi-Michelin star chef Alain Ducasse and owes its name to the famous science-fiction writer Jules Verne. Additionally, there is a champagne bar at the top of the Eiffel Tower.
How to Get to the Eiffel Tower:
Take metro line 6 to stop Bir Hakeim or RER line C to the Champ de Mars station. For better views, take metro line 6 or 9 to stop Trocadero across from the River Seine.
When to Get There:
There's no bad time to visit the Eiffel Tower, but summer and the holiday months are especially atmospheric, and night tours afford luminescent panorama views. For a unique experience, coincide your visit with Bastille Day and see the tower illuminated by fireworks.
Unique Eiffel Tower Experiences:
The first-floor 58 Tour Eiffel restaurant is the perfect place to see the Paris skyline and try some French cuisine. Travelers can also opt to go behind the scenes at the tower to see the exclusive engine room and the second level's rooftop terrace.
Lunch at the Restaurant 58 Tour Eiffel✔
Chic picnic and a unique panorama
58 Tour Eiffel welcomes you every day for a quick and fun lunch. A hostess guides you to your table. A few moments later, your order is taken and your lunch is served in a picnic-style basket for a very original meal!
The service includes:
☞The menu (starter, main dish and dessert).
☞A drink (soft drink, glass of wine or beer)
☞ The lift ticket for the 1st floor of the Eiffel Tower
Dinner at the Restaurant 58 Tour Eiffel✔
The brasserie at the heart of the Eiffel Tower:
Enjoy the thrill of dining on the 1st floor of the Eiffel Tower, in a minimalist setting. With its transparent facades, the 58 Tour Eiffel offers you an amazing view of the City of Light. Relive the time of the Universal Exhibition and savour an exceptional meal at this fashionable Parisian restaurant.
Price includes:
☞ The menu (starter, main dish and dessert)
☞ A drink (soft drink, glass of wine or beer)
☞The lift ticket for the 1st floor of the Eiffel Tower
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Plaisir Menu:
☞ Privilegied seating in the main room
☞Menu: a starter + a main course + a dessert
☞ Drinks: wine (on a basis of 1 bottle for 3 pers.) + mineral water + coffee
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Sensation Menu:
☞ Menu: a starter + a main course + a dessert
☞ Drinks: wine (on a basis of 1 bottle for 3 pers.) + mineral water + coffee
Service Premier Menu:
☞Premium seats by the Trocadero side
☞Tasting menu (4 dishes)
☞ Drinks: wine (on a basis of 1 bottle for 2 pers.) + mineral water + coffee
☞ Dessert miniatures with the coffee
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