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EIFFEL TOWER POSITION
Where is the Eiffel Tower located? Let's start by quickly answering that question.
The Eiffel Tower is located in Paris, France 🙂
- Which bank of the Seine River? South Bank
- Which Paris arrondissement? 7th
- Eiffel Tower Official Address: Champ de Mars, 5 Avenue Anatole France, 75007 Paris, France
Here is a map of Paris with the Seine River in blue, the Eiffel Tower position as well as Notre Dame and the Arc de Triomphe.
I have included the Eiffel Tower in many of my suggestions for 3 day Paris Itineraries
and consider seeing more of France with my suggestions of amazing day trips from Paris.
MAP - PLACES TO VIEW THE EIFFEL TOWER
The photos of the Eiffel Tower below are numbered and you can find the spots corresponding on this map:
CLASSIC ANGLES - PHOTOS OF EIFFEL TOWER
1 - FROM UNDER THE EIFFEL TOWER
From one of the corners of the Eiffel Tower, looking up at the impressive structure. You can really play with perspectives and appreciate the details of the metal work.
Don't hesitate to zoom on some of the features
Price:
- Free access
Walking times:
- 2.3 km - 30 min from Arc de Triomphe
- 4.5km - 1h from Notre Dame Cathedral
How to get there by Metro:
- Metro 6 - Stop Bir-Hakeim
- RER C - Stop Champs de Mars - Tour Eiffel
- Metro 8 - Stop Ecole Militaire
Closest Parking:
- OnePark - Tour Eiffel, 133 Rue St-Dominique
- Pullman Tour Eiffel - 18 Avenue de Suffren
- Quai Branly - Tour Eiffel - 25 Quai Branly
2 - NEXT TO IENA BRIDGE
From the Eiffel tower you can walk towards the Sine river to enjoy views of both the water and the Tower. The combination of hard and soft.
One of my favorite angle is Next to the 'Pont d'Iéna'. You can take pictures with trees from the street or walk down and take pictures from the river level.
Price:
- Free access
How to get there:
- Same access as Spot #1 or #6 + walking
3 - CHAMPS DE MARS - OLD STYLE
On the sides of Champs de Mars (a big grassy area around the Eiffel Tower) you can play with trees and old looking lamp-posts to give a nice mood to the photograph.
Sometimes there are also kids having fun in old looking toy cars.
Price:
- Free access
How to get there:
- Same access as Spot #1 + walking
4 - CHAMPS DE MARS - CLASSIC FRONT PICTURE
As you walk the way up Champs de Mars, there are many paths that gives you a direct clear view of the tower
It can be nice when there is a special event around it. Otherwise it is just a very good spot to get all the whole tower with lots of details.
Price:
- Free access
How to get there:
- Same access as Spot #1 + walking
5 - WITH THE PEACE WALL
At the end of Champs de Mars, there an art piece called "Mur de La Paix" (which means Wall of Peace). It is 16m long by 13m wide with the word peace written in 32 languages. (learn more here)
The wall can give interesting perspectives for your photos with the glass or the columns on the sides.
Price:
- Free access
How to get there:
- Same access as Spot #1 + walking
- or Metro 8 stop Ecole Militaire
6 - FROM THE TROCADERO
From the Trocadero place, you get unobstructed view of the Tower and can play with perspective.
Some even have fun holding the eiffel tower in their hands.
There is a large place with a great floor (but it was in closed when I visited for construction work).
This is where many of the famous romantic shots are taken.
Price:
- Free access
How to get there by Metro:
- Metro 6 & 9 - Stop Trocadero
Walking times:
- 1km - 10min from Eiffel Tower
- 2km - 24 min from Arc de Triomphe
Closest Parking:
- Kleber-Longchamps - 65 Avenue Kléber
ORIGINAL ANGLES - PHOTOS EIFFEL TOWER
Walk around the Eiffel Tower location in the street and across the Seine River to find angles with old buildings of boats.
7 - RUE DE L'UNIVERSITE
If you walk in the streets around the tower, you will find spots, such as Rue de l'Université, where you can capture it with old buildings
8 - FIND A CAROUSEL
Around the Eiffel Tower, you can find carousels for interesting angles. There is normally one at the bottom of the Trocadero gardens.
9 - FROM PASSERELLE DEBILLY
There is walking bridge not far from the Tower that gives you a change to capture some boats with the Eiffel Tower
VIEWS FROM THE DISTANCE - PICTURES OF THE EIFFEL TOWER
There are many locations to see Paris from above. From most, you can see the iconic Eiffel Tower appear above the roofs.
Don't forget to bring binoculars to make the most of those views!!!! Check out my guide to find the best travel binoculars for your needs.
10 - FROM TOUR MONTPARNASSE
If you are looking to get views of the whole Paris area and see the Eiffel Tower popping, you should get to the Montparnasse Tower. For 15 euros, you can take a lift taking you all the way to the top of the Montparnasse Tower.
- There is an inside level with refreshments and information
- The some stairs take you to the 200 meter high roof terrace with incredible views all around. The whole terrace is protected with glass but they set up some areas with open slots allowing you to take pictures.
- This is also a great spot for watching sunset in Paris. Be aware that photo slots are sparce at the time the tower lits up. So come early to set up!
Price:
- 15euros +
How to get there by Metro:
- Metro 4, 6 , 12 , 13 - Stop Montparnasse Bienvenue
Walking times:
- 3km - 40 min from Eiffel Tower
- 3km - 40 min from Notre Dame Cathedral
Closest Parking:
- Tour Montparnasse, 11 Rue de l'Arrivée
11 - FROM NOTRE DAME CATHEDRAL TOWERS
Visiting the Notre Dame Cathedral is free and amazing. But I do recommend making the effort to climb the towers to see the gargoyles up-close and discover those amazing views. Not as good as the Saint Jacques Tower (#12) but there are a lot more open spots to visit.
Price:
- 10 euros +
- Note: You can now book a time for your visit to avoid the queueing - info here
How to get there by Metro:
- Metro 4 - RER B - RER C stop: Saint-Michel Notre Dame
- Metro 4 Stop Cité
- Metro 1 and 11 - Stop Hotel de Ville
Walking times:
- 4.5km - 1h from from Eiffel Tower
Closest Parking:
- Parking Indigo - 25 rue Francisque Gay
- Hotel de ville carpark, 3 rue de la Tacherie
12 - FROM SAINT-JACQUES TOWER
Not far from the Notre-Dame Cathedral, is another high building: the Saint-Jacques Tower. My opinion is that it has the best view of Paris. Access is limited to pre-booked guided tour on weekends between June and September. The view is really worth the 300 steps.
Price:
- 10 euros
How to get there by Metro:
- Metro 1, 4, 7, 11, 14 - stop Châtelet
- Metro 1 and 11 - Stop Hotel de Ville
Walking times:
- 650m - 8 min from Notre Dame Cathedral
Closest Parking:
- Hotel de ville carpark, 3 rue de la Tacherie
13 - FROM ARC DE TRIOMPHE
The Arc de Triomphe does not have the best view of Paris but it has one of the best views of the Eiffel Tower. From the 50m high platform, you are close enough to the Iron lady and high enough to see it almost entirely.
Price:
- 12 euros at entrance
How to get there by Metro:
- Metro 1, 2 and 6 - Stop Charles de Gaule -Etoile
Walking times:
- 2.3km - 30 min from the Eiffel Tower
Closest Parking:
- Parc Mac Mahon (Avenue mac Mahon)
- Parc Paris Marceau (Avenue Marceau)
14 - FROM PRINTEMPS HAUSSMANN ROOFTOP
In the big shopping street of Boulevard Haussmann, your can climb in the Printemps dedicated to home and beauty to access the terrace. From there you get 360 degree views of Paris, including the Eiffel Tower above the Grand Palais. Check out more photos and get planning info in the Printemps Haussman dedicated post.
Price:
- Free access from the shop
How to get there by Metro:
- Metro 3 - Station Havre Caumartin
Walking times:
- 2.6km - 30 min from the Arc de Triomphe
- 3.2km - 45 min from Notre Dame
Closest Parking:
- Parking Haussmann printemps
PICTURES OF THE EIFFEL TOWER FROM INSIDE
To get pictures of the Eiffel Tower entirely, you have to get further away as we saw above. But from inside the Eiffel Tower you can also get some beautiful pics of the details, interesting perspective and some great views of the rest of Paris.
Accessing the Eiffel Tower
It is open everyday of the year. In summer it is normally open at least from 9:30 am to 11pm. Check opening hours here.
To visit the Eiffel Tower you can either take a ticket for the lifts or take the stairs.
- Pros of the Stairs: cheaper, less queues, different perspectives of the structure
- Cons of the stairs: 704 Steps, access only to the second floor
Skip the line at the Eiffel Tower
You can purchase your ticket in advance but it will be for specific time.
There are also SKIP THE LINE tickets - they are considered as tours and you will get explanations about the Tower by a guide that will then take you to the 2nd Floor.
- Pros of Skip the line - save a LOT of time to enter the Eiffel Tower, get in depth knowledge about Paris and the monument
- Cons of the Skip the line - more expensive and does not apply to queues to take the elevator down (to queues to go to the summit)
Don't be late or you will lose your access!!!
Paris ACCOMMODATIONS near the Eiffel Tower
So many places to stay in Paris... Wouldn't it be great to be able to see the Eiffel tower as soon as you get out of your hotel or apartment?
If you want a view from your window of the Eiffel Tower, consider some options from the other side of the Seine River
- UNIQUE - Hotel La Comtesse by Elegancia with unique decor and Side views of the Eiffel tower - Check pictures and prices
- LUXURY - At the Shangri-La, High-end decor and service with full views of the Eiffel Tower - AMAZING! Check Pictures and Price
And Below are some suggestions with really great ratings for your accommodation / hotel near the Eiffel Tower (within 15min walk):
- GOOD VALUE/PRICE - Le Marquis Eiffel with interesting decor and close to champs de mars (4*) - Check Pictures and prices
- BOUTIQUE - The Cler Hotel has great classy modern decor and great cafés all around - Check pictures and prices
- GOOD PRICE STUDIO - if you are looking for a rental, the Eiffel Tower Studio with patio has a great Price for the Location - Check photos and prices
- Or find the one you want with the best rated hotels near the Eiffel Tower
And if you are wandering were to stay in Paris, check out my
Complete Guide to the best areas to stay in Paris
Into photography? Don't miss the Best Places to see Paris from Above and the Best Places to Photograph the Notre Dame Cathedral.
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Hi Claire,
My name is Gerald L. My father was in Paris in 1944 and took a picture with his Army buddies on a bridge with the Eiffel Tower in the background. I’m trying to find out the location this picture was taken. I plan on visiting Paris in 2020 and would like to take a picture at the same location for my family. Any help would greatly be appreciated.
Sincerely,
Gerald L.
Hi Gerald,
I recommend you go to google map on your computer, find the Eiffel Tower, click on the various bridges around it and then click on the small image at the bottom that takes you to Google Street View. This way you can do as if you are walking those bridges and find the one 🙂
I wish you a wonderful time!