Eiffel Tower Map

Description: This map shows the Eiffel Tower, trails, streets, restrooms, playgrounds, bars, restaurants, cafes, benches, information centers, and buildings in the Eiffel Tower Area.

Description: This map shows location of the Eiffel Tower in Paris.

Description: This map shows streets, roads, metro lines and stations, RER lines and stations in Eiffel Tower Area.

Description: This map shows streets, tourist attractions, metro lines and stations in Eiffel Tower Area.

The Eiffel Tower (French: Tour Eiffel) is a wrought-iron lattice tower located on the Champ de Mars in Paris, France. Standing 330 meters (1,083 feet) tall, including its antenna, the tower was the world's tallest man-made structure from 1889 until 1930. Named after engineer Gustave Eiffel, whose company designed and built the tower, it serves as both a global cultural icon of France and one of the most recognizable structures worldwide.

Construction began on January 28, 1887, and was completed on March 15, 1889, taking approximately two years, two months, and five days. The tower was built as the entrance arch to the 1889 World's Fair, officially known as the Exposition Universelle. The structure consists of four curved legs that taper inward until joining in a single tapered tower, constructed using 18,038 individual iron pieces held together by 2.5 million rivets.

The tower has three observation levels for visitors, located at 57 meters, 115 meters, and 276 meters above ground. Two restaurants operate within the structure: 58 Tour Eiffel on the first level and Le Jules Verne on the second level.

Originally intended as a temporary structure to be dismantled after 20 years, the Eiffel Tower's value as a radio transmission tower saved it from demolition. Today, it houses numerous radio and television transmission antennas.

Tourism statistics show that approximately 7 million people visit the Eiffel Tower annually, making it the most-visited paid monument in the world. The tower is painted every seven years to protect it from rust, requiring about 60 tons of paint. It weighs approximately 10,100 tons and sways up to 6-7 centimeters in strong winds.

Official Website: www.toureiffel.paris

How to Get to The Eiffel Tower

By Metro

Bir-Hakeim Station (Line 6): Closest metro station to the Eiffel Tower. Exit and walk 5 minutes across Pont de Bir-Hakeim bridge for spectacular tower views.

Trocadéro Station (Lines 6, 9): Perfect for photos at Trocadéro Gardens with panoramic views of the Eiffel Tower. 10-minute walk to the tower itself.

École Militaire Station (Line 8): 10-minute walk through Champ de Mars park directly to the tower's base.

By RER Train

Champ de Mars-Tour Eiffel (RER C): Closest train station, just 5 minutes walk to the tower. Direct connections from many Paris suburbs.

By Bus

Bus Lines: Multiple bus routes serve the area around the Eiffel Tower.

• Line 82: Stops at Champ de Mars
• Line 42: Stops at Tour Eiffel
• Line 87: Stops at Champ de Mars
• Line 69: Stops at Pont de Bir-Hakeim

By Taxi or Rideshare

Taxi/Uber: Convenient but can be expensive. Traffic can be heavy around the tower, especially during peak tourist seasons.

On Foot or Bicycle

Walking: The tower is easily accessible on foot from many central Paris locations along the Seine River.

Vélib' Bikes: Public bike sharing system with stations near the tower. Scenic ride along the Seine.