Best spots to see the Eiffel tower
The eiffel tower is one of the most visited monuments in Paris and in the world, 7 million tourists are coming every year to see the iron lady,
it has a breathetaking view from its summit, but it's also amazing to admire it from outside and enjoy its sparkling after the sunset.
Here you'll find the best places where it's worth going to take beautiful pictures and admire the tower of 330 meters.
Trocadero
Here's a place that you shouldn't miss if you are visting the eiffel tower for the first time, Trocadero, situated in the 16th district of
Paris, on the other side of the seine across the eiffel tower.
Trocadero is probably the most famous place in Paris to see the Eiffel tower from different angles, day or night , from its esplanade, gardens or fountain.
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Passerelle Debilly
Situated between the bridge of Alma where Lady Diana passed away and the bridge of Iena next to the eiffel tower.
This bridge made of metal is a tourist spot that offers you a perfect picture of the lady of iron and the seine river.
If you are planning to walk by this bridge, don't forget to bring a padlock with your name on it , so you can lock it there and your love will last forever.
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Montparnasse Tower
Another place to see the Eiffel tower, from where you can enjoy a 360° view of the city of lights is from the rooftop of the Montparnasse Tower.
This tower of 210 meters that doesn't fit in with the buildings of Paris, has the best view ever, because it's the only place from where you can't see that tower.
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Rue de l'Université
Situated in the 7th district, this street called in french " Rue de l'univerité ", is the closest place to take amazing pictures of the Eiffel tower.
This street has its twin street on the other side of the tower , called " Rue Buenos Aires " which has almost the same view from another angle.
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Champs de mars gardens
Here's another place that you can't miss if you are visiting the Eiffel tower, The gardens of champs de Mars , situated in the opposite side of the seine river and close to the Ecole militaire metro station.
It offers you a wondeful view of the tower that you will never forget.
This is the perfect place for a picnic with your freinds or your family while admring the sparkling of the tower with its 20000 lamps.
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Place de la Concorde
La place de la Concorde is situated at the end of the Champs Elysee and close to the Tuileries gardens, from there you can enjoy a breathetaking view of
the Eiffel tower during sunset or early in the morning during the sunrise.
There, you'll find the famous Egyptian Obelisk and 2 monumental fountains.
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Arc of the triumph
One of the most famous monuments in Paris is the arc of the triumph which is situated in the 8th district and marks the beginning of 12 streets.
Climb its 284 stairs and enjoy a spectacular view of the Eiffel tower and the best avenue in the world " Champs Elysee".
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Place de la Concorde
La place de la Concorde is situated at the end of the Champs Elysee and close to the Tuileries gardens, from there you can enjoy a breathetaking view of
the Eiffel tower during sunset or early in the morning during the sunrise.
There, you'll find the famous Egyptian Obelisk and 2 monumental fountains.
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Quais de la seine
Walk along the seine river and marvel the beauty of the city and admire the Eiffel Tower from one of its quais.
For a better experience, embark on a roundtrip cruise and enjoy an audioguided ride and learn about the famous monuments of Paris.
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Published by Samy on aug 23,2023
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