Why is photography not allowed in Eiffel Tower?

Unbeknownst to the average tourist or 'Gram-obsessed social media star, it's actually illegal to photograph at night because it's an artistic creation still under copyright. According to European Copyright Law, such monuments are protected for the lifespan of the work's legal creator—plus 70 years.



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Prohibited Items To maintain a safe environment, certain items are not allowed inside the Eiffel Tower: Weapons: Firearms, knives, and any other weapons are strictly prohibited. Large items: Suitcases, large bags, and bulky items are not permitted.

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The Best Eiffel Tower Photo Spots – The Paris Photographer
  • Trocadéro is the best Eiffel Tower photo spot. ...
  • Avenue de Camoëns. ...
  • Bir Hakeim bridge (Inception bridge) ...
  • The Seine River – Romantic Eiffel Tower Photo Spot. ...
  • Promenade Marie de Roumanie. ...
  • Rue de l'Université ...
  • Pasarelle Debilly. ...
  • Rue Saint Dominique.


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Setting up a tripod in an area where a lot of people walk around, sometimes without paying attention can be hazardous (including for your camera). I generally try to avoid crowded places, which is easy, except during warm summer nights in areas like the Pont des Arts or Notre Dame.

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There is no dress code at the Eiffel Tower. However, we suggest wearing comfortable clothes for your visit.

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Stairway” tickets for the second floor are sold online (during week-ends and holidays) or sold on-site. If you want to go to the top, stairway + lift tickets allow you to climb the Tower on foot up to the 2nd floor, and then take the lift up to the top, for a sporty and heady experience.

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While the Tower has a total of 1,665 steps from the ground to the top, you can only climb 674 of them, from the ground to the second floor (327, then 347 steps). You cannot take the stairs all the way to the top from the second floor, as this section is not open to the public for safety reasons.

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There are no picnic areas on the Eiffel Tower and visitors cannot take glass bottles or cans of drink up the Tower. However a reasonable quantity of drink and food is allowed (at the discretion of the staff). There are also cafés on the parvis, the 1st floor and the 2nd floor.

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It is advisable to plan a visiting time of at least 1 1/2 hours for visit to the 1st and 2nd floors and 2 1/2 hours for a visit 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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French law states you must always carry some official form of ID on your person. Official means recognized by the French authorities. That typically means a passport or a National Identity Card. That is the law.

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