Aujourd'hui, je suis allée à Paris et nous sommes allés visiter la Tour Eiffel, mes amis & moi. Nous avions décidé d'emprunter les escaliers au lieu de l'ascenceur ( que j'avais déjà pris une fois et qui est quand même plus cher que les marches ) pour contempler la capitale d'un niveau différent à chaque pas Mais ! Quelle horreur, après avoir à peine monté 20 marches.. Je me rends compte avoir le vertige Une fois commencé, on ne peut plus redescendre Alors, je me suis forcée d'être courageuse ! Je tenais tout de même fort la rembarde des escaliers avec mes deux mains, mes pieds passaient l'un devant l'autre au ralenti, car il est vrai, que monter à plus de 100M de haut, sur un escalier étroit en ferailles, avec seulement, une grille de chaque côté de l'escalier, c'est comment direeffrayant (?). Mon coeur battait de plus en plus fort, le vent soufflait dans mes oreilles et me donnait l'impression de m'envoler, c'est surprenant J'essayais de garder mon calme et d'éviter un maximum d'apercevoir autre chose que mes pieds.. Je regardais la numérotation des marches, quand ma confiance me le permettait, sans savoir pour autant combien il m'en restait avant d'arriver au premier étage Et là, OUF, quelle satisfaction, pour moi, lorsque l'on y arrivère après UNE heure d'enfer.. On s'est assis sur un banc, à contempler le magnifique paysage que ce lieu nous apportait Quelques minutes de silence, et nous faisions le tour du premier, les panneaux nous indiquaient quelques monuments de la Ville-Lumière (même si il y avait un léger décalage), on s'amusait donc à rechercher les bâtisses indiquées de la carte, dans le paysage. C'était extra-ordinaire Oh et puis une Tour Eiffel en neige, qui trônait dans cet étage.. On ne pu s'empêcher de la prendre en photographie ! On pencha aussi notre tête, au dessus du vide, au centre de la Tour Eiffel, on y voyait des gens..petits, certes, mais des humains, tels la taille d'un Playmobil ! Quelques minutes se sont écoulées, durant lesquelles, mes amis insistaient pour que je les accompagne au second, je ne voulais pasmais c'est moi qui leur avaient proposé une excursion à Paris, alors je ne me devais pas de refuser. L'enfer reprit tout à coup lorsque mon pied toucha la première marche menant au deuxième étage.. Mes pieds avançaient doucementles gens ronchonnaient derrière moi Allez, vite, j'accéllère, j'extrais de mes pensées, toutes angoisses liées au vide et je parvins au second OUF ! Puis..il est vrai..que la vue. MA-GNI-FI-QUE On pouvait y apercevoir le Trocadéro, les Invalides, la Tour Montp', la Défense Comme on en a jamais l'habitude de les voir : du ciel ! Nous y sommes restés plusieurs minutes, plusieurs minutes inoubliables, à contempler Paris, sous un angle superbe ! (Conseil pour les vertigieux : ne levez pas la tête au second pour voir le sommet de la Tourc'est..) Puis, vint l'heure de redescendre ! On prit l'ascenseur, dans lequel, je n'ai eu aucunes peurs Arrivé au sol J'étais tout de même triste de quitter la Dame de Fer, mais heureuse de retrouver notre bonne vieille terre et HOP, direction le Trocadéro Une question : Pourquoi avais-je le vertige lorsque je montais les escaliers et non pendant que je contemplais la vue ? Peut-être l'immobilité ? PS : Même si je me sentais vraiment malje ne regrette rien, pas de remords ! Juste heureuse de pouvoir désormais dire j'ai monté la Tour Eiffel à PIEDS ! ^^ Paris read more

Eiffel Tower, Paris, France -- April 10 Our family of four with kids ages 9 and 10 visited with reservations after planning this as one of our must-do stops, and it easily ended up being a top three highlight of the trip. We were expecting an iconic Paris experience, and it delivered with a strong sense of scale, energy, and just enough structure to keep things manageable. Arrival and First Impressions There is easy access from the underground with clear signage guiding you toward the tower. As you approach, the experience starts early with food booths offering sweets, sandwiches, and quick bites along the walkway. Directly adjacent to the tower is an artisan food and jewelry fair that was very cool and lively and easily one of the best parts of the area. In hindsight, I would skip the walk-up food stalls and plan to eat at the fair instead. Even with reservations, you still go through several layers of security and wait in line for the elevators. Having timed tickets does not skip every line, but it avoids the much longer ticket purchase lines and is absolutely the way to go. The Highlights The tower has three levels - you begin at the highest level included in your ticket and work your way down. We started at the summit and then explored each level on our way down at our own pace. The top is the standout, with sweeping views across Paris and a small champagne bar that adds a fun and very French touch to the experience. There is a real sense of grandeur up there that lives up to expectations. Each level offers something different. The upper levels give you that wide, panoramic perspective, while the lower levels feel more interactive with historical plaques, exhibits, and places to stop and take your time. There are also restaurants, snack bars, and plenty of small shops throughout. One of the more unique moments was the suspension bridge experience between pillars, which the kids and my wife loved. We spent a few hours total, roughly an hour per level, which felt like the right amount of time without rushing. Timing the visit so we could return later in the evening to see the tower sparkle on the hour was also worth it and added another memorable layer to the experience. The Challenges Crowds are part of the experience, especially when waiting for elevators between levels. Even with reservations, there is still some waiting involved, particularly at security and when moving upward. The shops felt fairly touristy, but they are easy to skip. Final Thoughts This is one of those experiences that lives up to the hype and feels like something you have to do at least once in Paris. Reservations are strongly recommended, and giving yourself a few hours allows you to enjoy each level without feeling rushed. If we did it again, we would plan to eat at the artisan fair next to the tower rather than the walk-up booths, as that area had better energy and more interesting options. Between the views, the atmosphere, and the overall experience, it delivers strong value for first-time visitors and families and is absolutely worth it. read more

Der 300-Meter hohe Eifelturm ist das Wahrzeichen Frankreichs- und das nicht zu unrecht. Von dort aus hat man einen atemberaubenden Blick auf die Stadt der Liebe mitsamt der Seine und vielen anderen Sehenswürdigkeiten. Abends fängt er soagr an zu leuchten, was für die Besucher aussieht, als ob der Eifelturm glitzern würde!!! Ein Anblick, den man sich nicht entgehen lassen sollte. Er ist täglich das ganze Jahr über geöffnet und ist in drei verschiedenen Stationen, die sich in Höhe (erste Etage in 57 Meter Höhe, zweite Etage in 115 Meter Höhe und die letzte Etage befindet sich in einer Höhe von 276 Meter Höhe) und Preis unterscheiden, gegliedert. Man kann zu den verschiedenen Etagen per Aufzug oder per Fuß gelangen. Hier sind die Öffnungszeiten: Vom 1. Januar bis 14. Juni 9h30 bis 23h45 Aufzug: Letzte Auffahrt 23h00 (ins Obergeschoss 22h30) zu Fuß: 9h30 bis 18h30, Letzter Zugang 18h00 Vom 15. Juni bis 1. September 9h00 bis 0h45 Aufzug: Letzte Auffahrt um Mitternacht (ins Obergeschoss 23h00) zu Fuß: 9h00 bis 0h45, Letzter Zugang um Mitternacht Vom 02. September bis 31. Dezember 9h30 bis 23h45 Aufzug:Letzte Auffahrt 23h00 zu Fuß: (ins Obergeschoss 22h30) 9h30 bis 18h30, Letzter Zugang 18h00 Erwachsene und Kinder über 11 Jahre müssen, wenn sie mit dem Aufzug in den ersten Stock fahren wollen 4,80EUR bezahlen, in den zweiten Stock 7,80EUR und wenn sie mit dem Aufzug ins Obergeschoss fahren wollen müssen sogar 12EUR hingeblättert werden. Ermäßigung erhalten Kinder zwischen 3-11 Jahren; sie bezahlen 2,50EUR für die erste Etage, 4,30EUR für die zweite Etage und 6,70EUR für das Obergeschoss, wenn sie den Aufzug benutzen wollen. Die, die sparen wollen, können auch per Fuß jedenfalls die erste und zweite Plattformen erreichen: Besucher über 25 Jahren müssen 4,00EUR bezahlen; Jüngere nur 3,10EUR. Behinderte und deren Begleitperson: Ermäßigung für den Aufzug, d.h. 2,30 EUR, 4,30 EUR und 6,30 EUR (Obergeschoss mit dem Rollstuhl nicht zugänglich). read more

Que dire si ce n'est que notre chère et tendre Tour Eiffel n'était pas censée rester plus que quelques mois au pied du Champ de Mars Erigée lors de l'Exposition Universelle de Paris, cette vieille dame a pourtant soulevé d'énormes polémiques chez les Parisiens au moment de sa construction: Comment peut-on laisser construire un tel amassis de métal au coeur du 7ème arrondissement? pouvait-on lire ou entendre à l'époque La morale..et bien comme toujours c'est que, à Paris comme ailleurs, les choses marquantes naissent très souvent dans la douleur pour ensuite connaitre l'apothéose Aujourd'hui la Tour Eiffel, c'est quand même le monument le plus visité au monde, c'est la tour sous laquelle les Français communient pour les grands événements, les grands concerts, les grands matches de foot ou de rugby..c'est là que les amoureux de tous les pays se déclarent leur flamme pendant que scintille derrière eux LE monument français.. C'est dans cette Tour qu'un des meilleurs restaurants de Paris, le Jules Vernes, vous offre une vue extraordinaire sur Paris.. C'est devant elle que la jeunesse dorée et des milliers de touristes se plaisent à prendre un apéritif dès que les beaux jours reviennent. Et le plus drôle dans tout ça? demandez à un Parisien depuis combien de temps il n'a pas grimpé au dernier étage de sa tour préféréeen général..cela fait très longtemps..mais il suffit de partir quelques temps loin de Paris pur s'émerveiller à nouveau quand se retrouve en face d'elle! read more

Wow! I had wanted to go to the Eiffel tower for ages and then when I did last month, I wasnt disappointed a bit. It was a cold and foggy morning and we got there before it opened and joined the queue of fellow tower visitors and waited and shivvered. Then when it was finally time to go up, you go past the surprisingly militant security and then just get amazed. The structure itself is obviously a spectacular feat of engineering and the view from the second floor was nice although slightly obscured by the fog. The best part was yet to come however as when I (my vertigo suffering girlfriend chickened out on the second floor!) made my way to the top, I was actually above the cloud line so could just bask in delightful sunshine and peacefulness (apart from the million other people up there). I just didnt want to go down, and when I did I felt like I'd left another world behind coming down under the clouds once again. Definately worth a visit. read more

Love the Eiffel Tower. I have stood underneath it many times during the day and said it's not really worth going up and standing in the long queues. However, my boyfriend took me to Paris for a romantic weekend and he decided that he would like to go up it at night. We ended up running from the metro to the tower and getting tickets no problem as it was soon to close. The view from the top was spectacular, all the lights of Paris twinkling. Another breathtaking sight was the metal girders of the tower intertwined and the lights of the tower lighting them. I was so glad we climbed to the top. What I also found funny about the tower was that when we came out of the metro station, although we knew we were nearly there we couldn't see the Eiffel Tower. Seems really strange, this huge tower and yet when you get quite close you can't see it! read more

Impossível não associar Paris e a Torre Eiffel. Duvido que alguém, algum dia, tenha visto o majestoso símbolo parisiense e não tenha se encantado com ele. Para os visitantes de primeira viagem, sugiro descer no metrô Trocadéro e ver a torre pela primeira vez em toda a sua grandeza diretamente da Place du Trocadéro, na esplanada do Palais de Chaillot. Pode ser a qualquer hora do dia: a torre é bonita sob qualquer luz. Em dias de sol, o contraste do céu azul; à noite, a iluminação fornecida pelas milhares de lâmpadas que a enfeitam. Depois de ficar sem fôlego com a visão da torre a partir do Trocadéro, desça para o Champ de Mars para observá-la de baixo para cima. Se possível, enfrente a fila e suba até o topo para ver a cidade de cima - em dias mais frescos, prepare-se para congelar a mais de 300m de altura. Imperdível! read more

a superb monument to engineering (it was the tallest structure in the world until the Chrysler Building was finished), wonderful to see but I think best viewed from afar. It's something you should go up once, usually there are some interesting exhibits on the first or second levels, and the views from the top viewing platform are magnificent. Best not to go at the weekend when your visit may be spoiled by the numerous people asking for money for their son/daughter/brother who cannot afford medical treatment (usually written on a scrap on paper pushed to your face) - or the 'have you dropped a gold ring' scam. I suppose these things are ever present in the major tourist sites. Nevertheless, the Eiffel Tower is a must when in Paris, best seen in the evening from Montmartre read more

Trata-se de uma torre bem alta construída no meio de Paris, às margens do Rio Sena, na frente do Campo de Marte. Na ocasião de sua construção foi muito criticada justamente por não combinar com a arquitetura da cidade, mas hoje é um dos principais cartões postais parisienses. À noite, a partir das 21h e a cada meia hora, a torre se acende dando boas vindas aos turistas. Subir na torre, de elevador ou escada, tem um custo (e, dependendo da estação, uma fila). Debaixo da torre, pessoas podem te vender bugigangas em qualquer língua que você fale (nada como ambulantes interessados em fazer negócio). Sentar no gramado debaixo da torre para fazer um piquenique pode ser muito agradável também, principalmente à noite, enquanto a tore pisca. read more

Good to go and get a picture. Paying an extortionate amount of money just to climb some stairs or even get a lift up to the middle floor... And then pay even more to get the top is ridiculous. Lots of tourist traps to be aware of. People asking you to sign stuff to support "deaf and disabled", you then question how that would help and that's when they start asking for money from you. As much of a charitable person I am. I have no idea if these people are genuine or just trying to rob people and use the signatures as part of their elaborate scam to make it more believable. Keep checking your pockets secure all your belongings and don't give anyone your money. None of it seems legit. read more

I brought my daughter who was 13 last summer and we absolutely loved it. We got had by the Gypsies of course for the $20.00 scam like others on here, but it did not tarnish my experience. I did not go all the way to the top, but my daughter did with friends. I went and had a great coffee and tasty treat on one of the decks. I thought it was amazing and loved the view. Watching it light up at night was amazing also. I know there are comments about rudeness that some have experienced, I have to say I did not encounter that even though my French in horrible. enjoyed the French people! They are beautiful and amazing. I can t wait to go back. read more

Just arrived in Paris! We're staying just a five-minute walk from the Eiffel Tower, and it's been absolutely magical. Every day we've been able to stroll over morning, afternoon, and evening to soak in the sights. The weather has been absolutely beautiful and perfect sunny skies with gorgeous views, and just cool enough in the evenings for a light coat. Morning views are peaceful, afternoons are ideal for relaxing in the park while gazing up at the Tower, and evenings are pure magic as we watch it light up and sparkle. It's truly amazing to be so close and experience this iconic beauty up close, whenever we like! read more