130 years

Tour Eiffel

Gustave Eiffel’s social life at the Tower

Gustave Eiffel set up a reception lounge at the top of the Tower. But how did he welcome his distinguished visitors there? By Bertrand Lemoine

130 years

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Gustave Eiffel had the names of 72 scholars inscribed on the border encircling the first floor of the Tower. But how did he choose them and why put them there? By Bertrand Lemoine.

130 years
Taking stock of the 1889 World's Fair

The 1889 World Fair was not the only exhibition held in Paris. Apart from the Eiffel Tower, it left few lasting traces on the landscape, but it marked a turning point in the conception of these major events. By Bertrand Lemoine.

130 years
What was Gustave Eiffel’s daughter Claire’s role?

The eldest of Gustave Eiffel's five children, his daughter Claire, played a special role in his life, eventually becoming his main assistant. By Bertrand Lemoine.

130 years
How did radio save the Tower?

Did you know? The Eiffel Tower was supposed to be dismantled after 20 years. Fortunately, things didn’t happen that way, and we have radio to thank for it! By Bertrand Lemoine.

130 years
Was the Eiffel Tower responsible for the birth of television in France?

Discover how the Eiffel Tower’s immense height was used to make it a powerful television emitter. By Bertrand Lemoine.

130 years
The Eiffel Tower’s historic rivets: a true collector’s item to offer!

To commemorate its 130th anniversary, the Eiffel Tower created an exceptional object, a rivet made of iron from the Eiffel Tower.

130 years

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Eiffel Tower top and lightning rod

Lightning and the Eiffel Tower

Les jardins de la tour Eiffel côté nord-est

Discover the new Eiffel Tower gardens

Longue vue

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