130 years

Aerial view Eiffel Tower

Who owns the Tower?

We all know the Tower bears Eiffel’s name, but did it ever really belong to Gustave Eiffel? 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
The Eiffel Tower as seen by its employees

To celebrate the Eiffel Tower’s 130th anniversary, SETE, Société d'Exploitation de la tour Eiffel, organized an internal photo competition. Discover the competition's beautiful winning photos.

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How the Eiffel Tower was a science lab?

From its inauguration, the Tower has played host to a variety of scientific experiments that made it a real laboratory. But why? By Bertrand Lemoine.

130 years
Did Gustave Eiffel live in the Tower?

Gustave Eiffel designed an apartment located at the top of the Tower. But did he really live in it? By Bertrand Lemoine.

130 years
The construction of the Eiffel Tower: an exemplary project!

The Eiffel Tower was built in just twenty-two months. How was this feat possible? By Bertrand Lemoine.

130 years

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1889-2019: 130 years of amazement!

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