Tower · Paris, France
Eiffel Tower
The Eiffel Tower is a lattice tower on the Champ de Mars in Paris, France. Built 1887–1889. It drew 6,207,303 visitors in 2017.
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Landmark facts
| Location | Paris, France |
|---|---|
| Type | Tower |
| Built | 1887–1889 |
| Architect | Stéphen Sauvestre |
| Height | Height: 324 m |
| Annual visitors (2017) | 6,207,303 |
| Coordinates | 48.8582° N, 2.2945° E |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
What Eiffel Tower is known for
The Eiffel Tower is a lattice tower on the Champ de Mars in Paris, France.
About Eiffel Tower
The Eiffel Tower is a lattice tower on the Champ de Mars in Paris, France. It is named after the engineer Gustave Eiffel, whose company designed and built the tower from 1887 to 1889. Locally nicknamed "La dame de fer" (French for "Iron Lady") for its use of wrought iron, it was constructed as the centrepiece of the 1889 World's Fair, and to crown the centennial anniversary of the French Revolution.
History
The design of the Eiffel Tower is attributed to Maurice Koechlin and Émile Nouguier, two senior engineers working for the Compagnie des Établissements Eiffel. It was envisaged after discussion about a suitable centrepiece for the proposed 1889 Exposition Universelle, a world's fair to celebrate the centennial of the French Revolution. In May 1884, working at home, Koechlin made a sketch of their idea, described by him as "a great pylon, consisting of four lattice girders standing apart at the base and coming together at the top, joined together by metal trusses at regular intervals".
Planning a visit? Visit the official Eiffel Tower website — the official site has the current visiting information.
Best time to visit
April to June and September to October — mild weather and smaller crowds than the summer peak.
How to get there
| Nearest town | Paris |
|---|---|
| Nearest airport | Paris-Orly Airport (ORY) |
| Distance from the airport | 9.5 miles (straight line) |
Nearest major airport by straight-line distance from the landmark’s coordinates; road distance will be longer.
Airports near this landmark
The airports a visitor would actually fly into, nearest first — each link opens its profile on our sister site AirportProfiles.
- Paris-Orly Airport (ORY) · Paris (Orly, Val-de-Marne), France · 9.4 miles away
- Charles de Gaulle International Airport (CDG) · Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise), France · 15.7 miles away
- Beauvais-Tillé airport (BVA) · Beauvais, France · 42.0 miles away
Landmarks nearby
The closest landmarks in this library, by straight-line distance.
Where to stay nearby
Places to stay near Eiffel Tower, with a link to each place's own site.
- Hôtel Eiffel Seine · 7th arrondissement
Boutique hotel a short walk from the tower
- Shangri-La Paris · 16th arrondissement
Palace hotel with Eiffel Tower views
Where to eat nearby
Places to eat near Eiffel Tower, with a link to each place's own site.
- Le Jules Verne · Champ de Mars, Paris
Fine dining inside the Eiffel Tower
- Les Ombres · Quai Branly, Paris
Rooftop restaurant facing the tower
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Frequently asked questions
What is Eiffel Tower?
The Eiffel Tower is a lattice tower on the Champ de Mars in Paris, France.
Where is Eiffel Tower located?
Eiffel Tower is in Paris, France. Its coordinates are 48.8582° N, 2.2945° E.
How do I get to Eiffel Tower?
The nearest town is Paris, and the nearest airport is Paris-Orly Airport (ORY), about 9.5 miles away (straight line).
When is the best time to visit Eiffel Tower?
April to June and September to October — mild weather and smaller crowds than the summer peak.
Sources
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eiffel_Tower — Wikipedia article — overview, history and core facts (CC BY-SA).
- https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q243 — Wikidata — built year, architect, height/size, visitors, official website (CC0).
- https://www.toureiffel.paris — Official website of the landmark / managing body.
- https://github.com/jbrooksuk/JSON-Airports — Nearest major airport computed from landmark and airport coordinates (haversine); airport list: jbrooksuk/JSON-Airports.
- https://www.toureiffel.paris/en — Official tourism / managing-body page — best time to visit.
Page last updated 13 November 2026.