An undisputed symbol of Paris and a true icon of French heritage, the Iron Lady has fascinated the world for over a century. A technical feat and romantic setting, it dominates the capital and attracts both attention and crowds. Between architectural legend, cultural highlights, and unique experiences perched dozens of meters above the ground, this monument has more stories to tell and surprises to offer than you can imagine.
And what better way to visit it than to combine your visit with a concert surrounded by candles? The Gustave Eiffel Salon hosts Candlelight Signature concerts, a series of even more exclusive and immersive events. To access the Salon, take the Tower’s elevators for a spectacular ascent that immediately immerses you in the atmosphere before the first notes even sound.
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A little history
Today we’re talking about the one and only iconic guardian of Paris. Built in two years for the 1889 Paris World’s Fair, it represents France throughout the world and has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1991.
Between the Champ-de-Mars and the Seine, it occupies a prominent place in the Parisian landscape. In its district, you will find many museums, including the Musée d’Orsay and the Musée du Quai Branly, a number of official and political institutions, as well as religious buildings.
It is precisely in this historic setting that Candlelight Concerts finds the most iconic venues to offer you a complete immersion in music. This time, the famous candlelit concerts that everyone is talking about have managed to rise 57 meters above the ground, to the first floor of the iconic Eiffel Tower, in the ultra-exclusive setting of the Salon Gustave Eiffel.
Treat yourself to a gourmet interlude that matches the magic of a Candlelight concert. After enjoying the Salon Gustave Eiffel, continue your evening by savoring the Gustave Menu, created especially by Madame Brasserie, the famous tower’s restaurant, for epicureans in the Parisian heights . Make yourself comfortable and enjoy refined dishes. Discover the seasonal menu and enjoy a meal in an elegant and friendly atmosphere immediately after the concert.
🕕6:00 p.m. concert: service from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
🕣8:30 p.m. concert: service from 9:30 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.
What else is there to do in the Eiffel Tower?
This building, a symbol of France and the city of Paris, has been open to visitors since its opening and has already welcomed more than 300 million tourists. The more adventurous can take the stairs, or you can choose one of the elevators and explore the different floors to enjoy a unique view of the city. Beware if you are afraid of heights!
And for the past few years, Le Jules Verne, the Eiffel Tower restaurant, has been welcoming guests to the second floor of the Iron Lady for lunch or dinner 125 meters above the ground with breathtaking views. A unique gastronomic experience to share on a date for the most romantic, with friends or family.
Anecdotes and interesting facts about the Iron Lady
1. Who was behind the tower?
In June 1884, two engineers from Eiffel’s company, Maurice Koechlin and Émile Nouguier, designed a 300-meter metal tower with the hope of presenting it at the 1889 Exposition. Gustave Eiffel, initially uninterested, ended up supporting the project after a few modifications, and they filed a patent in September 1884. Although Gustave Eiffel did not design the tower, he played a key role in its construction, promoting it and financing scientific experiments from the tower.
2. An essential antenna
This metal tower had scientific potential that caught the attention of the authorities in 1910, prompting them to extend its use for another 70 years. Its strategic role during World War I (it was the highest point in the Paris region) was invaluable. It helped intercept crucial messages, counter a German attack, and arrest Mata Hari. In 1921, Radio Tour Eiffel officially launched radio programs broadcast from the tower, which then became the setting for the beginnings of television in France. Finally, in 2005, a transmitter for digital terrestrial television (DTT) was installed.
3. A monument of size
In 1889, the year its construction was officially completed, only three structures in the world reached or exceeded 150 meters, which is only half its height: Rouen Cathedral (150 meters), Cologne Cathedral (157 meters), and the Washington Obelisk (169 meters).At 300 meters, it far surpassed all other major buildings in the world at the time and remained the tallest monument in the world for 40 years until the construction of the Chrysler Building in 1930, which stands at 319 meters. It was therefore a real technical feat for its time, symbolizing French expertise.
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How to get there
There are several convenient options for visitors wishing to reach the Iron Lady by public transport.
🚇By Metro: line 6, Bir-Hakeim station (about a 10-minute walk), line 9, Trocadéro station (a 15-minute walk, with a superb panorama as a bonus) or line 8, École Militaire station (about a 17-minute walk).
🚆By RER C: Champ de Mars – Tour Eiffel station, just a 4-minute walk away.
🚍By bus: lines 42, 69, 72, 80, 82, 86, 30, the closest stops being: Champ de Mars, Pont d’Iéna and, of course, Tour Eiffel.
Other nearby places
The Musée du quai Branly – Jacques Chirac: dedicated to the arts and civilizations of Africa, Asia, Oceania, and the Americas, located at the foot of the Iron Lady.
The Musée d’Art Moderne de Paris and Palais de Tokyo: for contemporary art lovers, just a few minutes’ walk away.
The Rodin Museum: dedicated to the famous French sculptor and surrounded by gardens perfect for a stroll.
The Musée de l’Homme and Cité de l’Architecture et du Patrimoine at the Palais de Chaillot: focusing on major social issues and the history of urban planning.
The Paris Sewer Museum: for an unusual visit beneath the city.
Les Invalides and its famous dome: where Napoleon is buried, just a few steps from the Seine.