Eiffel Tower illuminations at night

Eiffel Tower illuminations at night

It was almost 110 years after the construction of the Eiffel Tower in 1889 that engineers added its famous lighting scheme. Lit by powerful light projectors and tens of thousands of bulbs, the tower is as visible after dark as it is during daytime. In addition, every night, the Eiffel Tower puts on a series of miniature light shows that add extra sparkle to the lighting. These sparkling lights make the tower twinkle for five minutes, every hour on the hour between sundown and 1 a.m. It takes 20,000 light bulbs installed over the course of five months to produce this effect. Installed individually, they are able to flicker on and off at random to simulate any kind of effect.

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Eiffel Tower fireworks

The must-see show of Bastille Day, the National Holiday in Paris is the July 14 fireworks display. Set off from the Eiffel Tower and the gardens of Trocadéro, dazzling multicolored fireworks burst open harmoniously against the backdrop of the Parisian night sky providing a spectacular and thrilling sight. The public are invited to watch the show from the Champ de Mars and Place du Trocadéro. Starting time of the 14 July fireworks display: from 11pm, for a duration of 30 minutes (subject to conditions). Arrive very early.

Tour Eiffel restaurants at night

The Eiffel Tower's two restaurants provide an incredible view over the illuminations of the tower structure at night.

Jules Verne

2nd floor, Eiffel Tower, Champ de Mars 75007 Paris. Metro: Champ de Mars Tour Eiffel on RER C and Bir Hakeim on line 6. At 125 meters, breathtaking view. Managed by Frédéric Anton.

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Madame Brasserie

1st floor, Eiffel Tower, Champ de Mars 75007 Paris. Metro: Champ de Mars Tour Eiffel on RER C and Bir Hakeim on line 6. 1st floor of Eiffel tower (at 58 meters). Opened in 2022. Managed by Thierry Marx.

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