History and culture

The 80th anniversary of VE Day on May 8, 1945 is the perfect opportunity to remember the close connection between the Eiffel Tower and the French flag.

Incredible! Listen to Gustave Eiffel's voice and discover the history of how it was recorded.

Before it was built and for the first 20 years of its existence, the Eiffel Tower was a topic of much debate!

Let’s look beyond the Eiffel Tower, and discover the Gustave Eiffel’s most surprising, little-known works and inventions.

Take a look at these photo montages, to discover the Eiffel Tower in times gone by.

Discover what is hidden beneath the Eiffel Tower and its pillars.

Portrait of the author of the preliminary project for the 300 Meter Tower!

Since it was built, the Eiffel Tower never stopped growing!

On March 31 2022, the Eiffel Tower will celebrate the 133rd anniversary of its inauguration.

Why do we call it the Iron Lady?

What better symbol than the Eiffel Tower to embody French cinema? The technical prowess demonstrated by great French engineers never ceases to amaze us. 

From the first years of its existence, the Eiffel Tower inspired outlandish greed, with one con man going so far as to actually sell it!

Everything you ever wanted to know about how and why the Eiffel Tower changes size.

Here we offer you a little journey in time from 1920 compliments of IGN’s aerial photos.

Since its construction, the Eiffel Tower has housed various installations - now gone - that you would never expect!

Since the Tower was erected, a powerful beacon has swept the horizon from it’s summit. How does it work? By Bertrand Lemoine.

Given its height and media presence, the Eiffel Tower has spurred a number of athletic exploits, performances, and challenges, sometimes with tragic results. By Bertrand Lemoine.

Since she was built, a multitude of rumors and legends have circulated about the Iron Lady. Here, we’ve collected and debunked the craziest of the myths about the Eiffel Tower.

The Tower has been in the spotlight since its beginnings. How could we imagine it not being visible at night? By Bertrand Lemoine.

Yes, the Eiffel Tower used to run on the power of steam engines before switching to electricity! By Bertrand Lemoine.

Dusk transforms the Eiffel Tower! In this article we offer you a unique immersion into everything related to the Eiffel Tower at nighttime: lighting, image rights, tour experience, and more.

Where we answer 15 of the most popular and fascinating questions about the Eiffel Tower.

We all know the Tower bears Eiffel’s name, but did it ever really belong to Gustave Eiffel? By Bertrand Lemoine

Parisian thunderstorms love the Eiffel Tower and yet it’s safe for visitors and the tower’s structure. Let us tell you why.