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The Eiffel Tower behind a carousel in morning light
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Eiffel Tower

Choose the second floor or summit, then stairs or lift. Walking beneath the tower and ascending it are two distinct experiences.

Official visitor information

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Photo: Aimee Hernandez · Source and date · CC BY 3.0. Resized and compressed; display cropping may apply. Full credit (French).

Area
Champ-de-Mars
District
7th
Suggested duration
2 to 3 h
Budget category
Paid; depends on floor and ascent method
Transport landmark
Bir-Hakeim · Trocadéro · RER Champ de Mars – Tour Eiffel
Address or starting point
Champ-de-Mars, 5 avenue Anatole-France, 75007 Paris

Addresses, area names and station names retain their local names. Durations exclude journeys and unpredictable waiting.

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Decisions that shape the visit

Choose your programme

The summit is reached by lift from the second floor. A second-floor ticket cannot be supplemented on site for the summit: decide before booking.

Anticipate the constraint

The forecourt and gardens are free after security checks. The summit excludes visitors with reduced mobility; consult the conditions for the lower levels.

Continue at your own pace

Continue along the quays or towards Les Invalides rather than immediately booking a second major monument.

Les Invalides: Army Museum and Dôme — 7th · 2 to 3 h

Musée du quai Branly – Jacques Chirac — 7th · 2 to 3 h

Linked visits are alternatives or continuations, not a claim that all are adjacent.

What to look for on site

Compare the level included in the ticket with the way you will ascend. A booked slot does not remove security checks. Keep the outdoor walk separate from the paid ascent in your schedule.

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Further reading in French

Useful answers

Questions fréquentes

Can I reach the summit with a second-floor ticket?

No. The official ticket service states that a second-floor ticket cannot be exchanged or supplemented on site for the summit.

Are the duration and budget guaranteed?

The suggested duration of 2 to 3 h is planning guidance, excluding travel and unpredictable waiting. Budget categories are editorial indications, not ticket prices. Free entry can have exceptions for exhibitions and activities; confirm the exact visit with the provider.

Sources and final checks

Sources may use French. Confirm opening hours, ticket inclusions, reservations and temporary restrictions for your exact date. For accessibility, check the entire journey from transport to entrance and facilities with the provider.

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