(Last Update: 02.04.2024) When you think of Paris, or even France, the first structure that comes to mind is undoubtedly the Eiffel Tower. This famous tower is perceived as a magnificent work for some, and as a pile of iron for others. However, when you reach the bottom of the tower and raise your head to the sky, I am almost sure that you will make your final decision and what your decision will be. Let's get to know the Eiffel Tower closely in this article.
But first, just to give you an idea: Pariste.Net TVIf you want to get an idea, watch our Classic Paris tour video, which I prepared for you, starting from the Eiffel Tower:
As you can see from the video, I always prefer to start my Classic Paris tour from here. Because The Eiffel Tower is the first symbol of Paris that comes to mind and believe me, it deserves this value. Years ago, before I first came to Paris as a tourist, I heard so many negative comments about the Eiffel Tower...
According to some, it was an exaggerated structure, It was originally an iron tower. The only point that everyone agreed on was that the French saw this tower as a marketing success. One way or another, if everyone thinks of the Eiffel Tower when they think of Paris, this is no small feat. I think he deserves this success to the fullest.
With these feelings, I cannot forget the first shock I experienced when I saw the Eiffel Tower for the first time and it suddenly appeared before me. Of course, everyone has different ways of being affected by what they travel and see. A detail that is very important for some may be so unimportant for another that it cannot even be taken into consideration, and sometimes any work that has exceeded the threshold of general appreciation may not mean anything to you.
The first moment I saw Eiffel, TrocaderoIt is impossible to forget the feeling that that first image created in me when I got out of the subway and turned my head to the square in . Especially when I get close to it and notice the construction details. like finely embroidered lace as it appeared, then I felt as I passed under the tower. big-smallness The comparisons literally blew my mind. In fact, my book A Week in ParisThis is why I tell the story of this first meeting through other characters in .
I think the most unpleasant part of the Eiffel Tower is for those who want to go up, The time you have to spend in line and the fact that this time depends entirely on luck. I've taken many of my friends there so far, sometimes there is a terrible queue, sometimes you can encounter a relatively normal queue. In fact, a few times there was almost no queue. I'm telling you, it doesn't matter if it's morning, noon or evening; There is no explanation, it's pure luck...
Of course It is possible to buy your ticket online before your visit to Paris, from the official website at the end of this article. Maybe then you will be luckier in not having to wait in line, but this time too Since you will have to go up to the tower on the ticket date and time, you have to go up at that time that day, regardless of the weather.. And sometimes adverse weather conditions The Eiffel Tower may be closed to visitors due to strike or you may not be able to visit the tower due to demonstration marches; also There is a possibility that you may not be able to find online tickets for the date you want because the reservation is full.; For reasons like these, your job is a bit up to chance. If the online reservation is full and there are no tickets for the date you want, is it then a solution to go and wait in line at the box office? That's luck too...
Eiffel Tower, 100th anniversary of the French Revolution organized Expo 1889, for the fair, to be placed at the fair gate to show the world the point the French iron and steel industry has reached. temporarily A giant tower erected. Gustave EiffelAlthough the construction of this tower, designed by , caused great controversy at that time, after the fair ended, the tower's temporary license was made permanent and over time, it became the symbol of Paris and even all of France. However, while the Eiffel Tower was being built, people living in that area even complained that "the value of our house will decrease" :)
I always wondered why the tower was built this way, or more precisely, how this design came about.. One day Rue Mouffetard'On Le Mouffetard While eating at the restaurant, when he saw the light reflected from the glass, he realized that Gustave Eiffel derived this tower from this shape. a personal theory I developed it 🙂 I don't know, this is just my opinion, it's not a trivial thing? 🙂
This steel tower, which is 324 meters high with its antenna, consists of three floors. The first floor is 57 meters above the ground, the second floor is 115 meters high, and the third floor is 276 meters high. If Paris in your holiday program If you have enough time, I strongly recommend you to climb the tower. If you are strong enough, climbing the stairs to the second floor is great fun. You feel like you are completely part of the tower.
The third floor, that is, the most You have to take the elevator to the upper floor from the second floor.. When purchasing a ticket, you can choose to take the stairs or elevator only up to the second floor, or you can buy a combined ticket for the second and third floors. If you go upstairs after purchasing a second floor ticket and want to change your mind and go to the third floor, you do not have such a chance; That's why you should buy your ticket carefully from the beginning.
On the first floor, 57 meters high The most interesting part is the glass floor. You can test your fear of heights by walking on this glass floor :) Although I did this test a few years ago at the top of the CN Tower in Toronto, at an altitude of more than three hundred meters, it was a very interesting experience. Also on this floor, in addition to promotional information panels, there is a hall covering three walls with a visual presentation introducing the surroundings, a souvenir shop, a buffet and Restaurant 58 Tour Eiffel There is also a restaurant called.
On the second floor, there is a souvenir shop, buffet and The Jules Verne Restaurant There is a nice restaurant called. On the third floor, which is reached by elevator and is 276 meters above the ground, there is Gustave Eiffel's office, an orientation board and a model of the summit. Le Bar à Champaigne There is a champagne bar called. The view from this floor is much more impressive... It is beautiful during the day and different at night... In fact, I wish you could see this view both during the day and at night. If not, next time you come... Right? Let there always be something left to do so that you have a reason to come back next time...
When you look at Paris from the top, you see a vast 360-degree city view. If you have just arrived, it is difficult to understand what is where, but if it has been a few days since you arrived and you went up to the Eiffel Tower after that, this time you will say “oh that Louvre Museum isn't it, oh that hill Montmartre there should be, yes yes there Pantheon🙂 Unfortunately, if the ugly brownish blackish skyscraper seen in the background is Montparnasse...
And in the distance, on the north-east side of Paris, you will see an area of skyscrapers. It is Europe's largest financial center and the modern face of Paris. Defense. One of my favorite buildings in Paris Great Arch of Defense It is also there.
If you are going to the Eiffel Tower by public transportation, you usually metro It is shown on the maps at the “Bir Hakeim” stop on line 6; Also, if you get off here, there is a restaurant called “Pizza Iolanda” on the corner; A lot of staff here speaks Turkish; You may like; another option RER-C may have a stop “Champs de Mars” but I always choose number 6 metro of the line Trocadero I always prefer to get off at the station and reach the square above to enjoy the view of the Eiffel. Who knows, maybe mine is the pleasure of experiencing the excitement of that first day over and over again.
If you wish, after leaving the Eiffel Tower Seine River You can take a walk along it, or if you wish, you can get lost in the boulevards and side streets of the city. My advice to you is to take a look at the one close to you at the exit. Quai Branly Museumis for you to see. And just a little further away Bir Hakeim Bridge – Pont de Bir-Hakeim and an interesting island Swan Island places worth seeing. In fact, after the Eylfel tour, the tour boat goes down to the riverside from the right side of the bridge and departs from there. Bateaux Parisiens It might also be nice to take a pleasant Seine River cruise with.
Although the area around the Eiffel Tower is a very decent area for accommodation, it is not within walking distance of the lively life of Paris. However, when looking for a hotel in terms of emotional meaning, you can choose the nearby area with peace of mind. Things to consider when choosing a hotel hakkında the article in this link It is useful for you to read.
Don't worry if there is a long queue the day you arrive. If I were you, I would rather go up to the Eiffel Tower. Montparnasse SkyscraperI would go to the top floor of that skyscraper and watch Paris and the Eiffel Tower from there. Even Arc de Triomphe – Triumphal Archabove or Notre Dame CathedralClimbing the towers of can give a similar taste. If the weather is nice, another enjoyable option is Ballon de Paris It will be.
In addition, from the beginning of April to the beginning of November, a five-hectare giant park with models of many historical buildings and monumental structures of France, including the Eiffel Tower, is open. France ThumbnailI recommend you also spend time on .
If you have time, you can watch the two videos below. As you know, we broadcast live from the streets of Paris whenever we have the opportunity. The two videos below will give you an idea of the Eiffel Tower and its surroundings.
In the first video TrocaderoWe continue our walk, which we started from, passing by the Eiffel Tower and reaching UNESCO:
In our second video, we have a beautiful memory of a Snowy Day in Paris:
We have already made a lot of live broadcasts from the Eiffel Tower and its surroundings, and by seeing Paris in different ways in every season and in every weather condition, we got a good idea about this beautiful city. For this Pariste.Net Tv Youtube Just look at my channel.
Pleasant trips, pleasant discoveries…
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Hello, I wonder which airport is closer to me and how to get there from the airport. I would be happy if you could help me. It will be my first visit.
Hello, it can be reached from both airports in the same way. If you are going by taxi, I recommend you choose Orly, and if you are going by public transportation, I recommend you choose Charles de Gaulle Airport.
See:
Charles de Gaulle Airport: https://www.pariste.net/pariste-ulasim-6-charles-de-gaulle-havaalani-paris-sehir-merkezi-transferi/
Orly Airport: https://www.pariste.net/pariste-ulasim-7-orly-havaalani-paris-sehir-merkezi-transferi/
I have written on another platform before, but let me write here again, maybe it will be useful for those who have question marks in their minds, Mr. Ahmet's writings are very useful and current inferences, additions can be made of course. You can trust with peace of mind, we spent 8 full days with my wife, now we are going to Amsterdam, I wish we could go to Paris. While we wish there was a page like this, what should we see? Mr. Ahmet already has an article, thank you.
What a nice coincidence, I'm going to Amsterdam tomorrow (Saturday morning) for a short weekend getaway. Maybe we'll run into each other while surfing channels 😉
Thank you very much for your nice comment. Have a nice trip. Have a nice holiday.
Hello Mr. Ahmet, first of all, thank you very much for the valuable information you provided. I found your site by chance while searching for information about Paris. Frankly, I didn't expect to find something like this, thank you for your effort. I will be there for about a week in the coming period, tickets for Eiffel are sold out on the website until the beginning of September. Does this mean that we will never be able to climb the tower? Or do we have the opportunity to come there, wait in line and try our luck? Is it busy this season? Can we tour by waiting in line? Although you stated in your article that it was entirely based on luck, I wanted to ask anyway.
Another issue is that Eiffel tours are sold for 250-300 TL on some online sites. There is nothing except exit and guidance. Frankly, it seems like they have created a kind of black market by buying tickets in advance. Should we necessarily turn to these?
Thank you in advance for your reply. Best regards.
Hello Mr. Erhan,
As I mentioned in the article, if there is no seat on the official website, it means there are no tickets.
Although other sites sell tickets at different prices, unfortunately I have no information about it.
Of course, if there is a site that sells guided tours in English, it may be reliable, but if they sell standard Eiffel tickets directly without a tour, I am not sure of their reliability.
It seems like you have to queue up and buy a ticket when you arrive, and as I said, the length of the queue depends entirely on luck.
I wish you good luck and happy holidays.
There is so much enlightening information, we follow your page with pleasure. Indeed, the most up-to-date information about Paris is here. Thank you for your effort
Thank you very much….
Hello Mr. Ahmet,
As far as I can see from the photos and videos, you have to queue up and go through security to walk around the grounds of the Eiffel Tower. Is there payment for just visiting the grounds? The official website shows ticket prices starting from the 1st floor.
thanks
Hello Ms. Gözde,
We used to be able to pass under the Eiffel Tower with our hands free, but now they built a glass wall around it. You can enter by passing through the security check at the entrance. It is free to enter this area on the ground. It is possible to visit just this part and watch the Eiffel from underneath.
Happy Days.
Hello,
First of all, I would like to thank you for creating such a beautiful and useful site. Thanks to you, I visited all the streets before coming to Paris, thank you for your efforts :)
I have a question. I want to take a photo of Eiffel at sunrise. Is there a place you can recommend?
Hello Ms. Ayşenur,
First of all, thank you for your nice comment.
Although it varies depending on the season, the sun generally rises on the left diagonal when looking at the Eiffel Tower from Trocadero. That's why I think the most beautiful sunrise can be photographed from Trocadero. The second option would be to shoot from Bir Hakeim Bridge. Of course, for all these, you have to come across a cloudless morning, which, as you know, is a matter of luck...
Good luck…
Hello Mr. Ahmet, I want to go up to the 2nd floor on foot, but I could not see the ticket on the online site. Do I need to buy it there? Do you know if it is not sold online?
Respects
It's interesting that I never paid attention to this until today, thanks to you I researched it on the internet, thank you. Yes, as you said, there is only an elevator ticket option online, unfortunately there is no online ticket option if you want to take the stairs.
Hello Mr. Ahmet,
Thank you very much for the detailed information.
I searched and couldn't find it, but maybe you might have some information about it. If I buy a summit ticket online, do I have the chance to walk up to the second floor and then take the elevator to the summit? My second question is, if I am in Paris, do I have a chance to buy a ticket for the next day (or two) (not online) or can I only buy a ticket for the same day?
I thank you in advance.
Hello,
Frankly, I don't know the exact answer to your question. Because they recently revised the entrances of the Eiffel Tower and I never went up to the tower after the new arrangement, but my guess is that if you buy a summit ticket, you have to take the elevator to all floors. Still, if I happen to go to the Eiffel Tower, I will try to go and examine the current situation.
If you want to buy tickets from the Eiffel Tower box office in Paris, you can buy tickets for the day you arrive; It is not possible to buy tickets for another date. Tickets for future dates are sold online only.
Happy Days.
Mr. Ahmet, Mr. I will go to Paris on September 9th. My plan is to fly on Friday, September 9th at 10:50. 13:30 Paris (Paris time) It takes 2 hours from CDG to land, pack, and find the way. I hope to reach the hotel, which is 15 meters away from Eiffel Tower, around 30:16 -00:1200. The problem is that there are no tickets available online until September 14th. What do you think, do you want to walk around the Eiffel Tower on Friday, wait in line, or walk? Do we pay for walking? Is the first floor (360 stairs) enough? How long does it take to date on average (Age 38)? I thought about walking because waiting in line and getting a ticket depended on luck. I think if I buy the ticket to the Louvre museum for September 10th at 9 am, I can finish Paris in 1 day (for touristic purposes). The flight leaves CDG on Sunday at 14:30.
Hello,
Actually, I couldn't fully understand your question, because whether you go up by elevator or on foot - unless you have a ticket purchased online - you will still have to wait in line. The length of this row is entirely up to chance, it is difficult to make any predictions. Whether you go up the Eiffel by stairs or by elevator, there is a fee.
Personally, I also find climbing stairs very impressive. I estimate that you will reach the 10st floor in about 1 minutes.
Unfortunately, there is no such thing as finishing the Louvre. You need to choose the parts you want to visit and travel accordingly. Spending a full day in the Louvre is a very nice idea, but it seems to me that it would be very tiring, of course it varies from person to person, I can't say anything.
Have a nice holiday in advance.
Hello Mr. Ahmet, I have a trip to Paris in August and I have been on your blog for a few days. First of all, I congratulate you. There's something I'm curious about: When we buy online tickets for the Eiffel Tower, you say you might be lucky with the queue, is the reason why we don't queue for tickets, but we wait in line for the elevator? 🙂
Hello, I thought I answered your question, I think there was a problem, I'm very sorry for the late reply. I hope I'm not too late.
When you buy your ticket online, you have an appointment time and since you go at that time, you enter through the door reserved for you and you do not wait in line.
Have a nice holiday
Hello Mr. Ahmet,
I bought a ticket for the 2nd floor online. If the weather is nice, can I buy a ticket for the 2rd floor while I'm on the 3nd floor?
Tks.
Hello there
The last time I went out, there was a box office on the 2nd floor for the 3rd floor, and on the internet it says there is a box office on the 2nd floor. I would love to be in the tower right now and say "yes, yes, there is", but it is best to answer your question with "as far as I know, there is"...
happy holidays
Thank you very much for your quick return. I mean, both your articles and your patience in responding to everyone one by one are admirable. You help people with a quality that cannot be bought with money. Thank you.
Big love.
Thank you very much for your comment, I just had the opportunity to read it :) I will try the places you mentioned, I hope I will find the fascinating view I am looking for :)
Every time you refresh the blog, you increase my list of things I need to see, I've already planned my second and third visit, thank you for such nice posts, I'll follow you :)
(Note: I will try to take repost worthy photos on Instagram :)
Hello, first of all, I started following you on Instagram :) Then, I prepared a holiday plan, even if it was very short, to Paris, which was my childhood dream. By following your posts, I have already started to prepare a to-do list for my next visit. Thank you very much for your inspiration. What I want to ask you is, during my short trip to Paris, where is the best place to sit on the grass in the evening and be fascinated by the view?
Hello,
First of all, thank you for your nice comment.
When I asked "Paris and the view" I stopped suddenly. When I think of the view, I think of climbing to a high place and watching the city lying under your feet, but there is no such thing in Paris, or the view of Paris that we watch from a high hill is not a view that will fascinate you. We can only say that the view from the top of tall buildings such as Eiffel, Montparnasse or Notre Dame towers is beautiful. In this case, when you think of lying on the grass in Paris and watching the beautiful view, the first thing that comes to mind is of course the Champ de Mars lawn behind the Eiffel :) It may be enjoyable to watch Paris from the Buttes de Chaumont Park, but frankly it is not a fascinating view. I don't know if it is fascinating to lie on the grass in the Luxembourg Garden and watch the Luxembourg Palace. This is a really difficult question to answer :)
Hello Mr. Ahmet. First of all, thank you for the blog, it has been a very enjoyable work. I hope I can have the opportunity to visit many of them. I have a question about Eiffel.
As you said, I am trying to buy tickets for Eiffel online. However, it gives full service on the dates I choose. Does this mean we can't enter Eiffel, or is online sales capacity full? I am waiting your good news.
Yours,
Pelin
Hello Ms. Pelin,
First of all, thank you for your nice comment.
If the online reservation for Eiffel is full, you can make your trip by entering the normal ticket queue on the day you come to visit, rest assured. Unless there is a very extreme situation, there is no problem with the entry of visitors with normal tickets. I hope you don't run into a long queue. Climbing the Eiffel Tower is of course a very meaningful and pleasant activity, but if you don't have the chance to go up by accident, I recommend you go up to Montparnasse and watch the Eiffel from there. It is both easier and more comfortable :)
I hope you have wonderful days in Paris, including going up to the Eiffel Tower.
Have a nice holiday in advance.
Mr. Ahmet, thank you very much for your quick return and for giving me cool water.
Also thank you for your suggestions. I hope we won't encounter a long queue as you say :) I'm looking forward to your new discoveries.
Yours,
Pelin
Hello Mr. Ahmet,
First of all, thank you for this amazing blog. It really has everything about Paris here.
All summit tickets are not available for sale on the Eiffel Tower's own website between 7-31 January 2019.
2nd floor tickets are on normal sale, but there are no online tickets to the summit between the dates I mentioned.
Our 4-day visit to Paris is between these dates. Do you have any information about whether there is a maintenance activity or another activity?
In your article, you said that you can go to the second floor and buy tickets for the summit from there later, but it is stated in the FAQ section on the Eiffelin website that this is not possible.
We follow the blog constantly, we wish you luck, best regards.
Hello,
First of all, thank you very much for your nice comment and of course for warning me to update a very important information... Yes, as you said, the rule has changed, which means you can no longer buy tickets from the second floor. Thanks to you, I immediately updated the article and updated this information.
I will definitely go to Eiffel next spring and examine the environment with my own eyes; I even want to shoot a vlog about Eiffel...
I also reviewed Eiffel's page, but I could not see that there was a special situation within the date range you mentioned. This means that there is no space left for the summit ticket in that date range. More tickets are already sold online for the first and second floors, but since the summit tickets are limited, they sell out faster.
Hope you have a nice holiday in Paris,
Happy Days.