The Eiffel Tower was constructed to be a focal point for the Exposition Universelle, a fair held 100 years after the French Revolution. It was completed 15th March 1889 and open a few weeks later.

The Eiffel Tower was designed by Maurice Koechlin and Émile Nouguier, two engineers employed by Compagnie des Établissements Eiffel,

Opening Times

365 days a year, including all holidays

Between 9:00 am - 1:45 am - mid-June to early September (plus Easter weekend & Spring holidays)

The last elevator - 00:00 am (midnight) - stairs 6:30 pm

Between 9:30 am - 11:45 pm at all other times

The last elevator 10:30 pm - stairs 6:30 pm

Facts About The Eiffel Tower

How tall is the Eiffel Tower? - Height: 300 m 984 feet / 324 m 1,063 feet (top of the spire)

The structure is made from 18,038 pieces of wrought iron and 2,5 million rivets

It is re-pained every 7 years with 50 tons of paint

250 visitors have reached the top since it opened, around 7 million visitors a year

A conman called Victor Lustig sold the tower twice, he didn't even own it

 

Eiffel Tower

Champ de Mars, 5 Avenue Anatole
Paris
France
75007
www.toureiffel.paris


12 May 2016
CarHire4Lower By Rick Lockwood