Eiffel Tower

Eiffel Tower is a wrought-iron lattice tower on the Champ de Mars in Paris, completed in 1889 for the Exposition Universelle and standing 324 metres tall including its antenna. It is one of the most-visited paid monuments in the world.

The structure has three public levels - the first at about 57 m, the second at about 115 m and the summit observation deck at 276 m - and receives several million visitors each year. The second level contains restaurants; the summit is reached by elevator from the second level and provides panoramic views over Paris for up to 80 km on clear days.

Constructed by Gustave Eiffel’s company from 1887 to 1889, the tower was originally intended as a temporary exhibition structure. Over time it gained practical uses - notably radio transmission - and became a permanent symbol of Paris.

Located on the Left Bank of the Seine in the 7th arrondissement, it sits within the Champ de Mars park beside the Seine and is within central Paris, a short walk from the Trocadéro across the river.

• Best viewing point: Trocadéro Gardens across the Seine provide the classic frontal view and are the most popular photo spot.
• Access note: Crown-level access is not available; visits are to the three public levels and the summit requires elevator or stair tickets which may sell out in high season.

What to See #

• First level: First public level sits about 57 metres above ground and contains shops, exhibitions and a glass floor section added in recent years.
• Second level: Second public level at about 115 metres houses restaurants and viewing platforms and is reachable by stairs or elevator.
• Summit: Summit platform at 276 metres is reached by elevator from the second level and offers the highest public viewpoint at 324 metres total height including antennas.