There are no picnic areas on the Eiffel Tower and visitors cannot take glass bottles or cans of drink up the Tower.
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Worth it just for the novelty :) Yes, the champagne is expensive, but you're at the summit of the Eiffel Tower and there are not a lot of choices. For what it's worth, it was really good champagne. Yes, the champagne is expensive, but you're at the summit of the Eiffel Tower and there are not a lot of choices.
Best seasons for an Eiffel Tower picnicDespite the crowds, spring is my favorite time for picnicking near the Eiffel Tower. From March to June, the views of the tower are even better, thanks to the fresh green grass, flowers, and cherry blossoms that fill Champ de Mars.
Reservations cannot be made for the Champagne bar. It is open every day and is generally opened from 10.30am to 10.45pm (or 11.30pm during the high season in summer).
You needn't ascend the Tower twice, but you'll definitely want to see it at 10 p.m. when the lights sparkle. A good time to ascend the Tower is shortly before twilight, so you can experience it at sunset and also after dark.
Attendance over the course of the day depends on the period of the year, weather conditions, as well as the day of the week. In general, to feel more comfortable, start your visit early in the morning (before 10:30am) or at the end of the day after 5 PM, or even in the evening.
To visit the Champagne Bar, you will need a ticket with lift access to the top (available at the ticket office or online) or a ticket with stair + lift access to the top, (only available at the Eiffel Tower ticket office). No specific reservation needed for the Champagne Bar. Click here for prices & opening times.
A ticket is required to access the 1st and 2nd Levels. Several types of tickets are offered, based on whether you want to take the elevator and/or stairs.
Savour a flute of champagne as you take in the City of Lights! At the top of the Eiffel Tower, the champagne bar is the perfect place to enjoy this incredible experience. Alcohol-free drinks are also available, so there's something for everyone.
For visitors looking to eat on the go, delicious buffets offer sweet and savory snacks and drinks on the esplanade and on the first and second floors. This mouth-watering offer is complemented by the Pierre Hermé macaron bar on the second floor and the champagne bar at the top.
But this isn't the first and only apartment in the tower. When Gustave Eiffel designed his namesake tower, he included a private apartment for himself at the top, which is now available for the public to tour.