Eiffel tower
This towering monument, inaugurated by Gustave Eiffel during the World Fair is a landmark site 324-metres-high. Its graceful metallic structure has dominated the Seine riverbanks and Champ-de-Mars for more than 120 years. At nightfall, it sparkles with lights to mark the change from one hour to the next – an unforgettable sight for those who love Paris. This feat of engineering has been the inspiration for numerous artists, poets, painters, writers and film makers. It is the most visited monument in the world. As well as taking the lift up the three floors, there are also temporary exhibitions to see and the private apartment that the engineer Eiffel had installed there.
Eiffel Tower
Champ de Mars, Paris 7th. Metro Trocadéro / RER Champ de Mars -Tour Eiffel
Description
A not-to-be-missed monument and symbol of the capital, the Eiffel Tower stands 324 m tall, and weighs 10,100 tons. Created in 2 years, 2 months and 5 days, it was built for the Exposition Universelle of 1889 and celebrated its 120th anniversary in 2009.
You can go up the Eiffel Tower by steps or lifts. On the 1st floor , there are shops; on the 2nd, treat yourself to a gastronomic meal at the famous Jules Verne restaurant, at 125 metres above ground. Finally on the 3rd floor you are at cloud level and have an exceptional 360° view!
Viewpoint indicator on the 3rd floor of the Eiffel Tower.
Online booking: www.tour-eiffel.fr
Telephone reservations for individuals: +33 (0) 8 92 70 12 39
Telephone reservations for groups: +33 (0) 8 92 70 00 16
Entrance fees and modalities
Independent tour
Rates valid until 1 April 2013:
Entrance ticket for lift (to the 2nd floor):
Adult: €8.50
12-24yrs: €7
4-11yrs: €4
Disabled people: €4
Entrance ticket for the lift with summit
Adult: €14
12-24yrs: €12.50
4-11yrs: €9.50
Disabled people: €9.50
Entrance ticket for stairs (to the 2nd floor)
Adult: €5
12-24yrs: €3.50
4-11yrs: €3
Disabled people: €3
Rates from 2 April 2013:
Entrance ticket for lift (to the 2nd floor):
Adult: €8.50
12-24yrs: €7
4-11yrs: €4
Disabled people: €4
Entrance ticket for the lift with summit
Adult: €14.50
12-24yrs: €13
4-11yrs: €10
Disabled people: €10
Entrance ticket for stairs (to the 2nd floor)
Adult: €5
12-24yrs: €3.50
4-11yrs: €3
Disabled people: €3
Guided tour
Behind the scenes of the Eiffel Tower, upon reservation: Tel: +33 (0)8 25 05 44 05 (€0.15/min) Email: visite@cultival.fr Website: www.cultival.fr/fr/tour-eiffel
Group tour
Minimum of 20 people, upon reservation (see www.tour-eiffel.fr) Tariffs valid until 1 April 2013 Entrance ticket for lift (to 2nd floor): All year except July to August - Weekends and public holidays: €7 HIGH SEASON July to August - Weekends and public holidays: €8.50 Entrance ticket for lift with summit: All year except July to August - Weekends and public holidays: €12.50 HIGH SEASON July to August - Weekends and public holidays: €14 Tariffs from 2 April 2013 Entrance ticket for lift (to 2nd floor): All year except July to August - Weekends and public holidays: €7 HIGH SEASON July to August - Weekends and public holidays: €8.50 Entrance ticket for lift with summit: All year except July to August - Weekends and public holidays: €13 HIGH SEASON July to August - Weekends and public holidays: €14.50
Free Free audio guide with ZeVisit.
Free for young people and children Under 4s.
Free and reduced for disabled people Free and reduced for disabled people : Free entry for the disabled visitor (upon presentation of proof) and an accompanying person.
Opening times
From 2 September to 14 June:
- Lifts operate from 9.30am to 11.45pm (last departure at 11pm, or 10.30pm for the summit)
- Stairs are accessible from 9.30am to 6.30pm (last entry at 6pm).
From 15 June to 1 September:
- Lifts operate from 9.30am to 12.45am (last departure at midnight, or 11pm for the summit)
- Stairs are accessible from 9.30am to 12.45am (last entry at midnight).
Access to the summit may not be available at certain times due to bad weather conditions or overcrowding.
Details of opening times NC
Opening of ticket desks NC
Late opening Every day until 11pm; 15 June to 1 September, Easter weekend and spring holidays until midnight.
Exceptional opening 1 January, Easter, Easter Monday, Ascension Day, 8 May, Whitsuntide, Whit Monday, 14 July, 15 August, 1 November, 11 November, 25 December
