Is there a private apartment at the top of the Eiffel Tower?

Pictured above is an illustration of the Eiffel Tower's original crown design. You can see the main observation deck, which is packed with people, all enjoying the view atop the tallest building in the world. Unbeknownst to them, however, is the private apartment located on the floor just above them.



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Even though the apartment is located on the highly popular Eiffel Tower top floor, it's is off-limits for visitors. However, it is opened every once in a while. The apartment now sports two wax figures of Thomas Edison and Gustav Eiffel and recreates the setting they worked in.

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When the Eiffel Tower opened in Paris in 1889, it was discovered that the designer, Gustave Eiffel, had actually included his own private apartment right near the top of the tower.

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Visiting time to the Eiffel Tower is not limited. However we recommend that you plan sufficient visiting time at the end of the evening (i.e. around 1 1/2 hours for a visit to the 2nd floor and 1st floor and 2 1/2 hours for a full visit up to the top).

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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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When designer Gustave Eiffel finished his tower in 1889, he built himself a secret apartment on the third level, almost 1,000 feet above Champ du Mars. In Eiffel's time, the small room was filled with wooden furniture, colorful patterned wallpaper, and a grand piano.

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Elegance, luxury and a breath taking view of a world famous landmark combine to make a stay in the Eiffel Tower Suite the ultimate hotel experience. Soaring high windows means that this lavishly decorated suite is flooded with natural light and combines a unique Parisian elegance with five-star comfort.

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How much does it cost to get married on the Eiffel Tower? The rental fee ranges from $300 to $500 for a reception and includes 3 hours of event time excluding set up and clean up time. There is also a food and beverage minimum applied to all events. The fee for a ceremony ranges from $1,250 to $2,450.

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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.

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There are two restaurants at the Eiffel Tower, for which bookings can be made separately to a visit of the Tower: the legendary Jules Verne, a Michelin-starred restaurant by Frédéric Anton on the second floor, and Madame Brasserie, a new Parisian venue headed by Chef Thierry Marx on the first floor.

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White and bathed in sun, the Eiffel Tower Suite is a One-bedroom suite located in the 6th floor.

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In addition to a stunning observation deck, the second floor is also home to the Eiffel Tower's Michelin star Le Jules Verne restaurant.

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Statue of Liberty - a room inside the flame Yes, you read that right! There is a secret room here, which you unfortunately can't access. In 1916, the room in the torch had to be closed after an explosion (which was an act of sabotage committed by German agents during World War I).

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The secret names engraved into the tower Far below the apartment, below the first floor balcony, 72 prominent French scientists and engineers involved in designing the tower had their names engraved into the metal and painted gold.

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There are free toilets on all floors of the Tower (1st, 2nd and the top) as well as on the parvis. There are baby changing facilities on all floors (parvis, 1st, 2nd) apart from the top of the Tower.

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There is an observation deck at the top of the tower. A. It takes anywhere between 30 and 45 minutes to walk up the Eiffel Tower stairs, and about 20 minutes to walk down the stairs.

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But the 2nd floor is also a treat for your taste buds with our Michelin-starred restaurant, the Jules Verne. It is also home to shops and dining options for the whole family.

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