Why it is necessary (absolutely) to visit the Eiffel Tower in 2019

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SETE - Emeric Livinec
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Reading time: 0 minPublished on 26 March 2019, updated on 9 May 2021

130 years after its inauguration on the occasion of the Universal Exhibition of 1889, the Eiffel Tower is more than ever an unmissable monument in Paris! Concerts, exhibitions, the discovery of the transformed gardens and the new restaurants of Thierry Marx and Frédéric Anton, here are some good reasons to (re)discover the multiple facets of this Parisian symbol furiously!

Search the secret file of the Eiffel Tower...

From 30 March and throughout the year, visitors will be able to discover the secret of the Eiffel workshops in an Adventure Game that will take them on the trail of numerous clues scattered between the gardens of the Tower and the 1st floor. Young and old curious will be seduced by this fun and informative survey, embellished with flash codes and Youtube links for an ultra-connected visit. An original experience for (re)discovering the Iron Lady.

Savor French excellence on all floors

The Eiffel Tower is also a landmark in Paris for its new culinary proposal. On all floors, we let ourselves be tempted by a gastronomic experience as delicious as respectful, placed under the sign of French excellence! From the street sale of the parvis to the gastronomic offer of the «Jule Vernes» via the brewery of Thierry Marx or the bar in Champagne perched on the top floor, all gourmets will be seduced by the variety of French cuisine, tasted in an emblematic spot of the City of Light.

Wandering around the new gardens and changing your gaze...

The arrival of spring is the ideal occasion to (re)discover the two hectares of Classified Wooded Areas (EBC) that surround the Eiffel Tower. It is also an opportunity to take a new look at the Eiffel Tower, through new perspectives made possible by optimizing the surrounding vegetation. With 100-year-old trees, 2,000 shrubs and 20,000 perennial plants, the Eiffel Tower gardens invite visitors to a romantic stroll to enjoy a haven of peace in the heart of Paris!

Enjoy the view from the summer terrace

A place of relaxation and conviviality, the summer terrace on the 1st floor of the Eiffel Tower is a must-see rooftop for travellers and Parisians looking for heights and an exceptional terrace! In an atmosphere and decors renewed every year, this summer terrace offers a breathtaking view of the Champs de Mars. The bravest will climb on foot the 345 steps that lead to this haven of peace perched 57 meters high. As a reward, enjoy the view while sipping a cold drink or enjoying a small snack. Magical!

Benefit from a constantly renewed annual programming

Since the 1980s, the Eiffel Tower has become the scene of many events. On the program: eclectic and demanding events such as exceptional highlights, the organization of an exceptional trail, spectacular concerts and numerous exhibitions that dazzle some 7 million visitors each year. A feat for the Iron Lady, who is constantly being renewed in order to offer an ever more joyful experience, whether one is on her floors or observed from the ground!

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