The Esplanade

Dominated by the Eiffel Tower that soars upwards in all its splendour, the esplanade affords spectacular views of the tower. 

Under its spell and filled with wonder, you will perceive the delicate finesse of its puddled iron structure, counterbalanced by the sturdiness of the four pillars (East, South, North, and West). The Tower stands upon these four legs to reach a height of 324m, high above your head. 

From here, in the heart of Paris, you admire the historic view between Trocadéro and Ecole Militaire.

The tower is climbed through its legs, which house lifts and stairways.

Esplanade attractions

  • In 1929, at the suggestion of Général Ferrié an application was submitted for a bust of Gustave Eiffel to be made.

    Created by the sculptor Antoine Bourdelle (assisted by the architects Auguste Perret and André Granet), the bust was inaugurated on 2 May by the Secretary of State for postal and telecommunications services in the presence of a host of scientific personalities and members of the Eiffel family.

    You can see this bust at the foot of the Eiffel Tower, at the corner of the North pillar.

  • Discover the majesty of the Tower's structure

    As soon as you arrive at the forecourt, look for its exact center! This is the perfect spot to take a photo under the impressive structure of the Tower. 

    It's also where you'll find a plaque with a QR code that you can scan to access a free immersive experience on your phone! Gustave Eiffel will be waiting there to tell you the story of the Tower through three different eras.

  • Do you have a question about visiting the Eiffel Tower ?

    Located at the West pillar of the monument, there’s an information desk where you can pick up all sorts of useful leaflets and information about the Tower: visitor's map, rules of visit, ticket rates.

  • A technical feat

    The elevators of the Eiffel Tower are unique in the world. Take a moment from the esplanade to admire their relentless vertical ballet. The historic hydraulic elevators in the West and East pillars of the Tower are over a century old. Fully modernized, they still take you up to the 2nd floor! As for the elevator in the North pillar, it was completely renovated and put back into service in 2024.

Restaurants & stores

The Esplanade Buffets

When you need to eat in a hurry, the buffets at the foot of the Eiffel Tower offer a varied range of savoury and sweet options and drinks that will be popular with kids and grown-ups alike. Other dining options can be found on the 1st and 2nd floors.

Boutique "The Rendez-Vous" - West Pillar

Situated near the visitor information booth, the Rendez-vous boutique is a meeting place and announces the start of the tour with essential Tower souvenirs. Visitor services: the team can tell you about the various boutiques and all that they have to offer. 

The Kiosk - East Pillar

Located on the esplanade, the new KIOSK boutique invites you to explore its panoply of exclusive Eiffel Tower gifts and mementos, from the grand classics to souvenirs that tell the story of the Tower’s history. It’s the ideal last stop on your visit to make sure you have all the reminders of your amazing visit!

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