Eiffel Tower monument in Paris

The Eiffel Tower was built in Paris from 1887 to 1889 by Gustave Eiffel. Gustave Eiffel was an engineer specialized in revolutionary steel constructions.

 The Eiffel Tower originally had no use. Gustave Eiffel wanted to demonstrate the capabilities of modern steel engineering at Paris 1889 world exhibition.

A daring engineer's dream, the Eiffel Tower weights 7300 tons. The pressure it applies on the ground is equivalent to that of a chair with a man seated on it.

At 300 meters, it was the world tallest building until 1929 when the Chrysler Building (319 meters) was completed in New York City. Locate Eiffel Tower on Paris map.

Now 324 meters high with its television antennas, it towers above Paris, a city almost free from skyscrapers.

Open air lifts bring you up to the first (58 meters above ground), second (115 meters) and third floor (276 meters) with their fantastic Paris views.

Go there on a sunny day in the second half of the afternoon. If you can, walk up to the first or second floor, a spectacular experience. You can visit the Eiffel tower as part of a Paris tour.

The Eiffel Tower has two restaurants, the new and affordable 58 Tour Eiffel on the first floor and the fancy Jules Vernes restaurant on the second floor.

More information on Eiffel Tower
Eiffel  Tower official web site
Opening hours
Entrance fees
 Champ de Mars Tour Eiffel station on RER C or Bir Hakeim station on line 6.

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