In Paris (and around the world), we all know Gustave Eiffel. Made famous throughout France and beyond for his magnificent Tower, inaugurated on March 31, 1889 at the Universal Exhibition, Gustave Eiffel was an engineer of genius. But what many people don’t know is that the industrialist didn’t stop at his Iron Lady. He created over 500 works of art across the globe, some of which you can see in and around Paris: pavilions, footbridges, bridges… and a few little-known nuggets! Here’s an overview of Monsieur Eiffel’s finest achievements.
The Avre footbridge
On the heights of Saint-Cloud lies a little-known marvel of the engineer’s: a footbridge offering a breathtaking view of the surrounding countryside… and the Eiffel Tower. Very popular with joggers and cyclists alike, this large footbridge makes for an extremely pleasant stroll. It was even designed by Gustave Eiffel himself , who worked on the perspective so that onlookers could enjoy his tower. You’re sure to love it!
📍Location: Passerelle de l’Avre, 92210 Saint-Cloud
The glass roofs of La Grande Cascade restaurant
Gourmets will be familiar with this beautiful address in the heart of the Bois de Boulogne. Napoleon III’s former hunting lodge was transformed into a gourmet restaurant for the 1900 Universal Exhibition. This magnificent Belle Epoque building boasts large glass windows designed by Gustave Eiffel. Thanks to them, the restaurant is illuminated all day long!
📍Location: Rte de la Vge aux Berceaux, 75016 Paris
Le Shack
This 1,500 m² former printing works, hidden away in the 9ᵉ arrondissement of Paris, is clearly worth a visit. Nestled just a stone’s throw from the Opéra Garnier, at the end of a quiet, leafy cul-de-sac, this veritable living space will surprise you! You can have a coffee, work, have lunch, dance… or do it all at the same time! A place for living, with a structure designed by Eiffel (you guessed it).
📍Location: 4, impasse Sandrié (entrance from 3 rue Auber) 75009 Paris
The great hall of the Lycée Carnot
This magnificent lycée in Paris’s 17th arrondissement hides a secret. An immense hall, 80 meters high and 30 meters wide, topped by a magnificent glass roof designed by Gustave Eiffel. A sublime place, to be discovered during Heritage Days in Paris.
📍 Location: 145, boulevard Malesherbes, 75017 Paris
📅 Dates: September 21 and 22
The iron house at Dampierre-en-Yvelines
This surprising Iron House, built for the 1889 Universal Exhibition by the Eiffel workshops, is very surprising. Inspired by the colonial era, it is made entirely of metal, and its unusual appearance is astonishing. Listed as a historic monument, it adds an atypical touch to the local heritage and intrigues visitors in search of unusual discoveries.
📍 Location: Dampierre-en-Yvelines