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Did you know? The Eiffel Tower was originally meant to have a different name

You know it as the Eiffel Tower. But did you know that its identity could have been quite different? Discover a little-known anecdote about Paris's iron lady.

Eiffel Tower: A List of 72 Female Scientists to Be Inscribed on the Parisian Landmark

Marie Curie, Angélique du Coudray, Alice Recoque, and Yvonne Bruhat are among the 72 women scientists whose names will soon be engraved on the Eiffel Tower. They will join the 72 male scientists already inscribed on the Parisian monument.

The Eiffel Tower extends its hours for the Christmas holiday season

The Eiffel Tower extends its opening hours for the Christmas holidays in 2025. The iconic landmark will welcome visitors until 12:45 AM (last admission at 11:45 PM), except on New Year's Eve.

Experience an unforgettable virtual reality adventure at the Eiffel Tower!

Discover the immersive virtual reality tour of the Eiffel Tower, brought to you by Viality Tour. Step back in time to experience the construction and grand unveiling of the Iron Lady during the 1889 Universal Exposition. And as a special bonus, we’ve got a promo code just for you!

Paris: Spectacular and illegal fireworks display launched from Trocadéro this weekend — what we know

No one saw it coming... On Friday evening, around 10 p.m., fireworks lit up the sky above Trocadéro, stunning the crowds of tourists and passersby. Behind this visually striking and viral display was videographer Loris Giuliano, who boasts nearly two million followers.

2025 Christmas Concert at the Eiffel Tower: Vivaldi and traditional carols in the Gustave Eiffel Salon

Experience an unforgettable Christmas concert in the heart of the Eiffel Tower on December 24 and 25, 2025, with the Classik Ensemble Orchestra. In the Gustave Eiffel Salon, rediscover Vivaldi, Ave Maria, and popular Christmas carols.

Christmas Eve at the Eiffel Tower: classical concert and intimate atmosphere

Experience an unforgettable Christmas Eve at the top of the Eiffel Tower, with opera arias, sacred music, and panoramic views of Paris, during an exceptional classical concert on December 24 and 25, 2025.

New Year's Concert at the Eiffel Tower 2026: classical music in the Gustave Eiffel Salon

On January 1, 2026, celebrate the New Year with a classical music concert in the heart of the Eiffel Tower, in the prestigious Salon Gustave Eiffel, with the Classik Ensemble Orchestra and David Braccini.

The 2025 Christmas Market at the foot of the Eiffel Tower: artisans, gourmet specialties, and breathtaking views.

The Eiffel Tower Christmas Village is back from December 6, 2025, to January 4, 2026, on Quai Jacques Chirac! A must-see event for the holiday season, the Iron Lady's Christmas Market offers a myriad of gift ideas and winter delicacies.

Eiffel Tower: closure of the top of the Iron Lady for renovations in early 2026

The top of the Eiffel Tower will be closed to the public from January 5 to February 6, 2026, for renovation and maintenance work. This closure is necessary for the Iron Lady, who will take the opportunity to spruce herself up before welcoming visitors once again.

Christmas 2025 at the Eiffel Tower: winter wonderland, Santa Claus, and gourmet treats with a view of Paris

As it does every year, the Eiffel Tower invites you to a magical Christmas 57 meters above the ground on its wonderful winter terrace. Starting November 26, 2025, the first floor of the Iron Lady will be decked out with sparkling Christmas trees, a transparent dome, Santa Claus, and gourmet treats: everything you need to celebrate the holidays in style with a breathtaking view of Paris!

The Eiffel Tower in blue, white, and red for November 13, 2025 - photo and video

The Eiffel Tower will be lit up in blue, white, and red on November 13, 2025, to commemorate the 10th anniversary of the attacks of November 13, 2015. Anne Hidalgo announced this tribute to the 130 victims, which will accompany the national day of remembrance in Paris.

The Jules Verne 2025's exceptional Christmas log cake in the shape of binoculars

The Jules Verne restaurant is launching its 2025 Christmas log cake, called Voyage Extraordinaire, inspired by the Eiffel Tower's observation glasses. A creation by pastry chef Kévin Rabateaud under the direction of Frédéric Anton, to be ordered quickly for December 24 and 25, 2025.

Eiffel Tower Autumn Bubble: giant tree and life-size game at the top of Paris

This autumn, the Eiffel Tower is covered in flamboyant leaves! From October 1 to November 9, 2025, its 1st-floor terrace will host La Bulle d'Automne, a luminous cocoon housing a giant 4-metre tree and offering a QR Code hunt, for a playful visit to the summit of Paris.

The Eiffel Tower: opening hours, access, prices... Discover Paris's most iconic monument

The Eiffel Tower has established itself as the most emblematic monument in Paris. Since 1889, it has watched over Paris and its inhabitants, astonishing visitors and those who see it from afar. Want to find out more? Click here!

Strike on October 2, 2025: the Eiffel Tower is exceptionally closed this Thursday

The Eiffel Tower is closed to the public today, due to the nationwide strike in France on Thursday, October 2, 2025. Tickets purchased online should be refunded.

Halloween 2025 at the Eiffel Tower: comedians, mysterious Belle Époque and a luminous autumn bubble

Halloween is coming to the Eiffel Tower from October 31 to November 1, 2025! For the occasion, the second floor of the monument is transformed with "Beau Frisson": a mysterious Belle Époque atmosphere, actors emerging from the shadows for spectral apparitions and, at nightfall, the Bulle d'Automne illuminated with orange and red LEDs for a flamboyant Halloween cocoon.

Paris-Versailles 2025: route and info, everything you need to know

This Sunday, September 28, 25,000 runners will set off from the Eiffel Tower towards the Château de Versailles. The 46th edition of this legendary race crosses the Hauts-de-Seine and Yvelines departments, covering 16.2 km of ascent and descent. We take stock.

Octobre Rose 2025: the Eiffel Tower and other Parisian landmarks lit up in pink this Tuesday evening

The Eiffel Tower and other Parisian landmarks will be decked out in pink this Tuesday evening, September 30, 2025, to mark the launch of Pink October. It's an opportunity to raise awareness of breast cancer, before a month of fund-raising events.

JR and the Antoine Alléno Association unveil an artistic performance in front of the Eiffel Tower

This Saturday, September 13, 2025, 1,330 portraits of relatives of road accident victims were pasted onto the pavement of the Pont d'Iéna in Paris's 7th arrondissement. This artistic performance by the Antoine Alléno Association and artist JR pays tribute to co-victims.