Where is the best place to watch the fireworks at the Eiffel Tower?


Where is the best place to watch the fireworks at the Eiffel Tower? The Sacré-Cœur, the Montparnasse Tower or even the esplanade at Trocadéro are all places from which the Eiffel Tower is visible and where the atmosphere is certainly festive. You have to get their early to get a good spot.


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What time is the last Eiffel Tower sparkle?

The Eiffel Tower sparkles at the beginning of each hour for five minutes on the hour from dusk until 1 am. The last show of the night is a bit different from all the others and goes faster with a little dance display of lights.


What time does the Eiffel sparkle?

And what about the sparkles? Here is the answer to all your questions. The Tower lights and beacon are lit up every evening from dusk until 11.45pm. As soon as it gets dark, the Eiffel Tower's golden lighting switches on automatically within less than 10 minutes, thanks to light-sensitive twilight sensors.


What time is best to do 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. More information is available on our FAQ.


What time are the fireworks at the Eiffel Tower?

The fireworks start at 11pm, and the whole evening event is generally broadcasted by French TV channel, France Television. For July 14th, 2023, check this Paris website article to find out more about the program of events of that night.


Are there fireworks at the Eiffel Tower?

The fireworks are the most eagerly awaited event of the 14th of July. It is fired from the Eiffel Tower and the Trocadero gardens. For this 14 July 2023, Parisians, French people and foreign visitors are once again invited to gather on the Champ-de-Mars to admire this spectacle.


Where is the best place to see the fireworks in Paris?

Another well-known spot from which to admire the fireworks in Paris is the Sacré Coeur steps. From the heights of the Butte Montmartre, you can not only enjoy the spectacle, but also a panoramic view of the capital. The Parc de Belleville is also a prime location, offering a panoramic view of the Eiffel Tower.


What nights does the Eiffel Tower sparkle?

The Eiffel Tower can be seen sparkling every night for five minutes each hour, at the precise start of the hour. The current lighting system has been in place since 1985, though the tower has been lit up in various fashions since its 1889 debut for the International Exposition, when gaslights were used.


Does the Eiffel Tower still sparkle at night?

Every evening, the Eiffel Tower is adorned with its golden covering and sparkles for 5 minutes every hour on the hour, while its beacon shines over Paris.


How long does it take to go up 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.