A 330 metre tower built for the 1889 World's Fair.
The Eiffel Tower stands on the Champ de Mars beside the Seine. Visitors can take the stairs or the lifts to the first and second floors, and the lifts to the summit for views over the whole city.
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Essential details
Quick facts
Ticket price: Paid tickets; prices vary by level and by stairs or lift. Check the official site.
Hours: Open daily with seasonal hours; check before you go.
Recommended visit: 1.5 to 3 hours, depending on the level.
Getting there
Address: Champ de Mars, 5 Avenue Anatole France, 75007 Paris.
Nearest transport: Metro line 6 to Bir-Hakeim, or RER C to Champ de Mars - Tour Eiffel.
On foot: Walk across the Pont d'Iena from Trocadero.
Accessibility & comfort
Access: Lifts reach most levels; the stair climb is steep.
Crowds: Queues are long without a ticket; sunset is the busiest time.
Facilities: Cafes, shops, and restrooms on the lower levels.
How to fit Eiffel Tower into your day
Morning: Go up early with a booked ticket.
Midday: Picnic or lunch on the Champ de Mars.
Afternoon: See the tower from Trocadero.
Before you go
Book your slot online as early as you can.
The tower sparkles for a few minutes each hour after dark.
