Eiffel Tower
Historical landmark · Gros Caillou ·
Iconic iron tower offers panoramic views and nightly light shows
Iconic iron tower offers panoramic views and nightly light shows
"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
