Eiffel Tower

Rising above the Seine, the Eiffel Tower is Paris’s most recognizable landmark and a feat of 19th‑century engineering. Completed in 1889, its iron lattice offers sweeping views from multiple platforms, including a summit with panoramic cityscapes. Elevators and stairs provide access; expect queues in peak season. Evening illuminations and hourly sparkle make night visits memorable. Nearby, the Champ de Mars and Trocadéro offer classic photo angles and picnic spots. Tickets are timed; booking ahead saves waiting. Ideal for first-time visitors and architecture enthusiasts, the tower delivers context at its museum displays and a sense of Paris’s scale from above.