Eiffel Tower
Historical landmark · Gros Caillou ·
Iconic wrought-iron tower offering panoramic Paris views & nightly sparkle
Iconic wrought-iron tower offering panoramic Paris views & nightly sparkle
"Seen at night, this Paris icon completely captivated the kids, especially when we timed a Seine river cruise to coincide with its sparkling lights, a moment that genuinely lived up to our expectations. Experiencing it from the water turned what could have been a standard sightseeing stop into one of the emotional highlights of our Paris segment." - Jordi Lippe-McGraw
"There’s nothing like sharing a kiss at midnight beneath the tower’s sparkling light show—a timeless Parisian flourish to welcome the year." - Elissa Garay
"A perennial fixture of the city's spell, the Eiffel Tower continues to draw millions even as visitors also treasure quieter moments—like a croissant on a wicker chair or a wine glass catching the last light on a cafe terrace." - Hana Al-Khodairi
"On Blacklane’s private four-hour Paris tours, I can expect to be driven by the Eiffel Tower with opportunities for photo stops, flexible pick-up and drop-off, and concierge options to add transfers, a lunch booking, or more time in the city." - Michael Cappetta Michael Cappetta Michael Cappetta is a travel writer with over 10 years of experience in journalism and television news. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines
"In June I noted that a similar heat wave in France forced a temporary shutdown of the Eiffel Tower in Paris, illustrating how extreme temperatures across Europe have led to closures of major tourist sights." - Katie Nadworny Katie Nadworny Katie Nadworny is an Istanbul-based writer who specializes in stories at the intersection of culture and politics in Turkey, Eastern Europe, and the Middle East. She has lived in Turkey for nearly a decade and has traveled extensively around the region. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines