Tour Eiffel

As 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 Universal of 1889.

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You can go up the Eiffel Tower by the stairs or by lift. On the completely refurbished 1st floor, there are shops; on the 2nd, treat yourself to a gastronomic meal at the famous Jules Verne restaurant, 125 meters above ground. Finally on the 3rd floor you are at cloud level and have an exceptional 360°view!

Address: 5 avenue Anatole France - Champ de Mars，75007 Paris

Phone: 0033-(0)892701239

Website: www.tour-eiffel.fr

Open hours: Normal 9:30-23:45; Mid-June to late August 9:00- 0:45

Ticket price: Entrance ticket for lift (to the 2nd floor): Adult: €9 12-24yrs: €7.50 4-11yrs and disabled: €4.50;

Entrance ticket for the lift to top floor Adult: €15.50 12-24yrs: €13.50 4-11yrs and disabled: €11;

Entrance ticket for stairs (to the 2nd floor) Adult: €5 12-24yrs: €4 4-11yrs and disabled: €3.50

Transportation: Metro Bir Hakeim station; Bus 42, 69, 72, 82, 87; RER to Champ de Mars - Tour Eiffel