Heads Up: The Eiffel Tower is Closing Its Third Floor Temporarily
Here is why the Eiffel Tower is Closing Its Third Floor Temporarily!
Climbing the Eiffel Tower is high on many travelers’ bucket lists, and while you were able to climb to the first, second, and third floors before, from now (8th January) till 9th February 2024, you’ll only be able to access its first 2 floors!
Now the question that may arise is, why?
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According to the administration of this iconic landmark, January/February is the perfect time to do some renovations on the top floor including the elevators that take visitors there.
While the closure of the Eiffel Tower’s third floor might be a temporary inconvenience, it’s crucial for the long-term preservation and safety of this iconic structure, and the top floor, being the highest point bears the brunt of extreme weather conditions, ranging from winds to intense heat waves and snow.
By conducting these maintenance works during the colder months, when visitor numbers are generally lower, the Eiffel Tower administration ensures that the impact on tourists is minimized while maintaining the highest safety standards.
If you’re wondering if it’s still worth climbing the Eiffel Tower even with the top floor closed, the simple answer is YES!
At a height of 330 metres (1,083 ft), every level provides a beautiful view to enjoy. While the first floor gives a nice peek of Paris, it’s from the second floor that you start to get a really impressive and unobstructed view of the city.
So even though the third floor isn’t open right now, the experience of seeing Paris from the second floor is definitely worth it.
To some people, it’s not a big deal but others might be disappointed to reach there and find one floor closed, so it’s always nice to know in advance!
The closure will run from January 8th to February 9th, and if this is coming as a surprise, you should know that it is carried out every single year!
So if you plan to visit Paris in January or February, you may want to factor this in if it’s a deal-breaker for you!
Practical Tips For Visiting the Eiffel Tower
How to get to the Eiffel Tower:
- Bir-Hakeim station (line 6): It’s one of the closest metro stations to the tower, though it’s currently closed, so you may want to check out the others below.
- École Militaire Station (line 8): 10-15-minutes walk.
- Trocadero metro station (lines 6 and 9): You’ll arrive at the Trocadero square and then cross the Seine to reach the Tower. It’s about 10 minutes.
- Champ de Mars/Tour Eiffel Tower RER station (RER line C): 8 minutes on foot.
Entry ticket: Purchase it here!
Opening Hours: The elevators are open from 9:15 am to 11:45 pm (with last admission at 10:45 pm) and the stairs from 9:30 am to 5:30 pm in winter and up to 12:45 pm in summer for the lift. Please note that these opening hours change seasonally so make sure you confirm the time a day before your visit.
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Very insightful post, thanks for breaking it down.