Heritage Days 2025 at the Eiffel Tower: visit the machinery of the historic elevator

Mark your calendars, one of the best events of the autumn is back in Paris! Every year, the Journées du Patrimoine (Heritage Days ) take place all over Europe, offering a program full of wonderful discoveries. That's right: for a weekend, museums, monuments and castles open their doors to you, often free of charge, offeringoriginal tours andevents. But it's also an opportunity to discover new places that are exceptionally open to the general public. Paris and the Ile-de-France region won't want to miss out on this not-to-be-missed cultural event!

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So make a note of the dates: this weekend, September 20 and 21, 2025, we're off to conquer the treasures of our heritage. And in Paris, there's one particularly emblematic monument that's getting ready to reveal its secrets: the Eiffel Tower! Over 300 metres high, it has dominated the capital since 1889. Built for theUniversal Exhibition, it has become a symbol of France the world over. So, when this landmark enters the Heritage Days dance, it's hard to pass up the opportunity!

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The Journées du Patrimoine 2025 program at the Eiffel Tower :

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Please note that this free tour is by reservation only, and places are going fast! Registration opens in September on the Eiffel Tower website, so don't miss out.