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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.

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.

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

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

On October 26 and 27, Japanese artist Akihiro Nishino will be exhibiting his luminous creations at the Gustave Eiffel Lounge on the 1st floor of the Eiffel Tower. Free admission for all our visitors.

A giant transparent dome has been installed on the terrace on the first floor for the fall and winter. On the menu, a gourmet break at any time of the day, wine tastings and a temporary wine cellar!

For a long time now the Tower has been decked out in marron glacé like a candied chestnut. But has it always worn this color? By Bertrand Lemoine.

Gustave Eiffel was not only an unparalleled engineer. He was also a brilliant entrepreneur from a young age. His ability to surround himself with talented colleagues was a determining factor in the progress of his life’s work. By Bertrand Lemoine.

FYI: A gift idea for anyone who admires the Iron Lady! A gorgeous book for her 130th anniversary is coming out on October 10th, published by Editions de la Martinière.

The Car-Free Day will take place on Sunday, September 22nd. How would you like to take this opportunity to visit the Eiffel Tower via communal and simple transportation modes?

Beginning on September 28, the Eiffel Tower will offer a unique exhibition on its esplanade, retracing the saga of its construction. An exhibition that’s free and open to everyone!

Hosting the general public at an altitude of over 300 meters means that the Eiffel Tower must have sophisticated elevators that are both fast and safe. In 1889, its 5 elevators were the tallest and most sophisticated in the world. By Bertrand Lemoine.

Gastronomic restaurant Le Jules Verne, located on the 2nd floor of the Eiffel Tower, is now completely renovated, and re-opened its doors during the summer 2019, with Chef Frédéric Anton at the helm.

The Eiffel Tower is so much a part of the Parisian landscape that it would be hard to imagine Paris without it. But will it last forever? By Bertrand Lemoine.

The Eiffel Tower was invented as a challenge—to make the world’s highest tower. But would it have been built without the experience that the Eiffel company acquired in tall metal viaducts? By Bertrand Lemoine

As it does every year, the Longines Global Champions Tour – Longines Paris Eiffel Jumping equestrian competition takes place in front of the Ecole Militaire (military school), with a stunning view of the Eiffel Tower. For the 130th anniversary of the Eiffel Tower, the Tower has a...

A tenacious legend says that the Eiffel Tower is mounted on cylinders. What is it really? - By Bertrand Lemoine

During its 130th year, the Eiffel Tower offers a fun treasure hunt that will immerse you in its history. Will you discover one of Paris’s best kept secrets?

Before its construction, the Eiffel Tower was not popular with everyone! This is an amusing anthology of the ”love” it received from the artistic world. By Bertrand Lemoine.

The artist SAYPE has painted an enormous fresco on the Champ de Mars. It depicts a human chain in support of the association “SOS Méditerranée”.

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

Construction on line 6 of the metro and on RER C will affect access to the Tower for visitors in July and August 2019. Overview and tips.

It’s undoubtedly one of the craziest events that has taken place on the Eiffel Tower in recent years. And as crazy as it seems, it remains an extremely exceptional event.

Twenty-two months to build a Tower: that’s a record! By Bertrand Lemoine