History and culture

Comparison of the summit between years 1900 and 2000

From 300 to 330 meters: the story of the Tower’s height

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

History and culture

Maurice Koechlin, the engineer without whom the Tower would not exist

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

History and culture
133 years and 1,083 feet!

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

History and culture
The Iron Lady: nicknaming the Eiffel Tower

Why do we call it the Iron Lady?

History and culture
The Eiffel Tower, a movie diva

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

History and culture
Who sold the Eiffel Tower?

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!

History and culture
Why does the Eiffel Tower change size?

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

History and culture

Don't miss

La tour Eiffel de nuit

Everything you need to know about the Eiffel Tower at night

View from the second floor

A mobile tour guide to discover the Eiffel Tower !

Longue vue

What to see around the Eiffel Tower ?

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