Is there an elevator in the Eiffel Tower?
Is there an elevator in the Eiffel Tower? Between the ground floor and the second floor: 3 elevators - North, East and West pillars - are dedicated to visitors. 1 electric elevator is exclusively used by customers of the Jules Verne restaurant. The elevators are vital to the monument and subject to some harsh treatment.
What is the best time of day to go up the Eiffel Tower?
Attendance over the course of the day depends on the period of the year, weather conditions, as well as the day of the week. In general, to feel more comfortable, start your visit early in the morning (before 10:30am) or at the end of the day after 5 PM, or even in the evening.
How many floors can you go up in the Eiffel Tower?
If you buy a ticket to the top of the Eiffel Tower, you have access to all the floors (1st floor, 2nd floor, and the top). The visit to the Eiffel Tower begins on the upper floors (the second floor or the top) before descending to the first floor.
Which floor is better on the Eiffel Tower?
We strongly recommend a visit to the 1st floor where there is a great visitor experience with cultural and entertaining displays to deepen and enhance your experience at the Eiffel Tower. There is also a children's play area, and a terrace where seasonal entertainment is proposed.
Is there a little room at the top of the Eiffel Tower?
When Gustave Eiffel designed his namesake tower, he included a private apartment for himself at the top, which is now available for the public to tour.
Is there a restaurant inside the Eiffel Tower?
There are two restaurants at the Eiffel Tower, for which bookings can be made separately to a visit of the Tower: the legendary Jules Verne, a Michelin-starred restaurant by Frédéric Anton on the second floor, and Madame Brasserie, a new Parisian venue headed by Chef Thierry Marx on the first floor.
Can you eat at the top of the Eiffel Tower?
For visitors looking to eat on the go, delicious buffets offer sweet and savory snacks and drinks on the esplanade and on the first and second floors. This mouth-watering offer is complemented by the Pierre Hermé macaron bar on the second floor and the champagne bar at the top.
How long does it take to walk up the stairs to the Eiffel Tower?
There is an observation deck at the top of the tower. A. It takes anywhere between 30 and 45 minutes to walk up the Eiffel Tower stairs, and about 20 minutes to walk down the stairs.
How do you go up the Eiffel Tower?
If you want to go to the top, stairway + lift tickets allow you to climb the Tower on foot up to the 2nd floor, and then take the lift up to the top, for a sporty and heady experience. These tickets are only sold on-site.
How many hours does it take to climb the Eiffel Tower?
It is advisable to plan a visiting time of at least 1 1/2 hours for visit to the 1st and 2nd floors and 2 1/2 hours for a visit to the top. Your visiting time will also depend of your choice of way to ascent from the ground to the second floor : by lift or stairs.
How long are the stairs to the second floor of the Eiffel Tower?
While the Tower has a total of 1,665 steps from the ground to the top, you can only climb 674 of them, from the ground to the second floor (327, then 347 steps). You cannot take the stairs all the way to the top from the second floor, as this section is not open to the public for safety reasons.
Why do they close the top of the Eiffel Tower?
Necessary maintenance and renovation work is carried out every year at the top of the Eiffel Tower and on the elevators leading from the 2nd floor to the summit, resulting in the closing of this emblematic floor to the public.
How long is the elevator ride to the top of the Eiffel Tower?
It will take approximately 10 to 15 minutes to reach the top of the Eiffel Tower from the ground floor, without any crowds. If it's a busy day, it may take up to 2.5 hours in total to reach the top.
How hard is it to walk up the Eiffel Tower?
The tower's summit can only be reached via elevator, but its first two levels are accessible through a series of winding staircases inside its pillars — 327 steps to the first level and then 347 to the second (that's 674 total if you're counting). It might sound hard, but climbing the tower is easier than you'd think.
Can you go to the top of the Eiffel Tower at night?
Unless weather conditions or special safety considerations prevent it, you can visit the tower up to midnight from mid-June to early September and up to 11:00 pm the rest of the year. The hours of operation are also extended to midnight during Easter weekend and spring break.
Is it free to climb the Eiffel Tower?
You must have Eiffel Tower reservations such as a ticket (or a tour voucher, or Eiffel Tower restaurant reservation confirmation) to enter the Eiffel Tower. Four types of tickets are available based on which floors you want to explore, and whether you want to ride or climb.
Can kids climb Eiffel Tower stairs?
Climbing the Eiffel Tower with kids And the steps are full metal with risers between each one so you can't see through to the ground below, but you can notice the beautiful views as you climb! There are also handrails on both sides. You might be surprised to find your children climb the tower faster than you.
What is at the top of the Eiffel Tower?
What is on the top of the Eiffel Tower? A. The summit of the Eiffel Tower is the highest observation deck in Paris. This floor is home to the restored Gustave Eiffel's office, a 1:50 scale model of the tower from 1889 and a champagne bar.
Can you just go to the first floor of the Eiffel Tower?
A. Yes. You can buy skip the line tickets to get to the first floor of the Eiffel Tower. You can book your tickets here.
Is it worth going to the second floor of the Eiffel Tower?
The 2nd Floor You will enjoy clear views of all of the French capital's monuments: the Louvre, Grand Palais, the bends in the Seine, Montmartre, Invalides, Notre Dame, etc. But the 2nd floor is also a treat for your taste buds with our Michelin-starred restaurant, the Jules Verne.
Is it better to see the Eiffel Tower at night or daylight?
You needn't ascend the Tower twice, but you'll definitely want to see it at 10 p.m. when the lights sparkle. A good time to ascend the Tower is shortly before twilight, so you can experience it at sunset and also after dark.