Explore the Eiffel Tower

Come and discover the Eiffel Tower in a journey to the clouds like none other in the world. You’ll be swept away by emotions and adrenaline, from the esplanade to the top, whether day or night! The Eiffel Tower welcomes visitors every day, including in the evening. At nightfall, it lights up and sparkles every hour until closing time arrives, when it turns off. To visit the floors of the Eiffel Tower – there are three: first floor, second floor and the top – visitors can either purchase tickets in advance, from our official online ticket office, or on site the day of their visit, at the ticket office located on the esplanade below the Eiffel Tower. If you wish to simply come and enjoy a stroll beneath the Tower, on the esplanade and in the gardens, access is free. All you need to do is take one of the monument’s two main entrances and go through the security checks.

The Eiffel Tower offers a range of ticket options, to the top (by elevator only, or by elevator then stairs) or to the second floor (by elevator or by stairs). All tickets include access to the lower levels. First, visit the highest level included in your ticket: second floor or top. At the top, which is accessed solely via elevator from the second floor, enjoy the most impressive 360° view of Paris, at a height of 906 feet. At this level, you can also celebrate your experience with a glass of bubbles from the champagne bar. A reconstruction of Gustave Eiffel’s office with wax figures can be seen through portholes. At a height of 381 feet, on the second floor, you have two levels and plenty of space to explore. Contemplate Paris from a range of perspectives, spot its most iconic monuments and buildings, and admire the structure of the Tower above you.

On the lower level of the second floor, you’ll find the famous Pierre Hermé macaron bar, a buffet, shops, and a kiosk serving drinks, including champagne. On the upper level, you can take in the most unobstructed view. It’s also on this level that you can find the Michelin-starred gastronomic restaurant, Le Jules Verne. Reservations must be made separately from your ticket purchase (accessible via a private elevator). Lastly, the first floor, located at 187 feet, is also worth a detour, to learn more about the history of the Eiffel Tower. This vast space is full of museum installations and offers a large shop. And if you’re feeling hungry, you have several options: enjoy a meal or snack on-the-go at the bistro or on the terrace (if the season allows). Otherwise, the Madame Brasserie restaurant and lounge will be happy to welcome you all day long: breakfast, lunch, afternoon tea, pre-dinner snacks, dinner, and even brunch on Sundays (outside of school holidays).