How big is the footprint of the Eiffel Tower?

The tower is 330 metres (1,083 ft) tall, about the same height as an 81-storey building, and the tallest structure in Paris. Its base is square, measuring 125 metres (410 ft) on each side.



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Depending on the ambient temperature, the top of the tower may shift away from the sun by up to 18 cm (7 in) due to thermal expansion of the metal on the side facing the sun.

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Eiffel won an open competition to design the Eiffel Tower, which was to be the crowning glory during the Paris World Fair of 1889.
  • It Took 22 Months to Complete.
  • The Eiffel Tower Is Made of Iron.
  • The Eiffel Tower Has Three Floors.
  • The Eiffel Tower Has to be Repainted Every 7 Years.


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At 10,925 metres deep, it would immerse Mount Everest with still more water above it and could house 34 Eiffel Towers stacked on top of each other.

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In fact, the Tower has been repainted for over 130 years, about once every 7 years. So if it is repainted, the Eiffel Tower can last... forever.

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It will take you around 15 to 20 minutes to climb one floor. Those keen for a sports challenge can try to make it in under 10 minutes per floor! Did you know? Great athletes can climb the stairs all the way from the ground to the top in less than 10 minutes!

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Can you walk beneath the Eiffel Tower without paying for a ticket? Yes. The Eiffel Tower gardens and esplanade are fully accessible without a ticket, i.e. for free.

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The tower's summit can only be reached via elevator, but its first two levels are accessible through a series of winding staircases inside its pillars — 327 steps to the first level and then 347 to the second (that's 674 total if you're counting). It might sound hard, but climbing the tower is easier than you'd think.

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The 2nd Floor You will enjoy clear views of all of the French capital's monuments: the Louvre, Grand Palais, the bends in the Seine, Montmartre, Invalides, Notre Dame, etc. But the 2nd floor is also a treat for your taste buds with our Michelin-starred restaurant, the Jules Verne.

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The peak experience is halfway down. By all means, go to the top if you have the time (skip it if your schedule's tight). But I prefer to linger on the second floor: For me, the best views are from this middle level — high enough to see all of Paris, but low enough to pick out distinguishing landmarks.

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If you buy a ticket to the top of the Eiffel Tower, you have access to all the floors (1st floor, 2nd floor, and the top). The visit to the Eiffel Tower begins on the upper floors (the second floor or the top) before descending to the first floor.

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The third and final floor, accessible only by lift, welcomes visitors at an altitude of 276 metres. Again, telescopes are available to appreciate the stunning views of Paris. On this floor, don't miss the reconstitution of the office of Gustave Eiffel.

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A. Yes. You can buy skip the line tickets to get to the first floor of the Eiffel Tower. You can book your tickets here.

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Unless weather conditions or special safety considerations prevent it, you can visit the tower up to midnight from mid-June to early September and up to 11:00 pm the rest of the year. The hours of operation are also extended to midnight during Easter weekend and spring break.

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How long does it take to climb a 276-meter difference in altitude? The fastest climb it in less than 10 minutes! The speed records are presently held by Polish runner Piotr Lobodzinski, at 7'48''77 for the men (set in 2016) and by Australian runner Suzy Walsham, at 9'34''75 for the women (set in 2017).

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