What to see and do in the Eiffel Tower and the Seine

What to visit in the Eiffel Tower and the Seine

• Eiffel Tower
• Cruise on the Seine · Bateaux Parisiens
• Champ de Mars

PLACES AND EXPERIENCES

What to do in the Eiffel Tower and the Seine

heritage

Eiffel Tower

The different levels of the tower allow you to observe the Seine and the layout of Paris from its emblematic structure.

Activities for your visit

• See the city from the levels included in your ticket.
• Know the structure and interpretation spaces available.

Tips for this place

• Choose second floor or summit and the way to climb before purchasing.
• A second floor entrance does not allow adding the summit on site.

Book tickets ↗

Official purchase of the Eiffel Tower. Select date, level and upload mode; Check what the ticket includes and the access conditions.

Reference sources and location

• Eiffel Tower · Visit and official tickets

Orientative reference of the venue in Wikidata; it does not indicate a door, ticket office or accessible route.

Reference coordinates: 48.858296, 2.294479.

Wikidata Eiffel Tower

culture

Cruise on the Seine · Bateaux Parisiens

The Bateaux Parisiens commented cruise departs from around the Eiffel Tower and allows you to see bridges and monuments from the Seine.

Activities for your visit

• Take the operator's commented cruise according to the chosen ticket.
• Contemplate the shores and bridges from the boat.

Tips for this place

• Confirm the jetty and conditions of use in the operator confirmation.
• Choose the commented cruise from the Eiffel Tower; meals and special offers are different products.

Book cruise ↗

Direct booking from the official Croisière Commentée de Bateaux Parisiens button. Confirm departure from the Eiffel Tower and the conditions of your date.

Reference sources and location

• Bateaux Parisiens · Commented cruise from the Eiffel Tower

General reference of Port de La Bourdonnais on Wikidata, where the announced departure operates. It does not indicate a specific pier: it uses the pier confirmed by Bateaux Parisiens.

Reference coordinates: 48.86, 2.3.

Wikidata · Port de La Bourdonnais

nature

Champ de Mars

The park's paths and gardens offer another perspective of the Eiffel Tower and an outdoor break in its surroundings.

Activities for your visit

• Choose a stretch of walk along the authorized paths.
• Contemplate the tower from open public spaces.

Tips for this place

• The municipal file announces renovation of paths and grass: check the authorized sectors.
• The public walk is independent of the tickets to climb the Eiffel Tower.

Access ↗

Access to the public park without general reservation. Check the construction notices and the authorized sectors before organizing the walk.

Reference sources and location

• Ville de Paris · Parc du Champ de Mars

Reference of the park as a whole, with multiple accesses and possible sectors under construction; It does not represent an entrance to the tower.

Reference coordinates: 48.85613, 2.29803.

Wikidata Champ de Mars

A PROPOSAL TO ORGANIZE YOURSELF

2-day Eiffel Tower and Seine itinerary

1. Day 1

   Tower and park

   Take the climb you have reserved and add a section of the park if its access and your pace allow it.

2. Day 2

   The Seine from the boat

   Go to the pier confirmed by Bateaux Parisiens and take the commented cruise with the chosen product.

Tips for visiting the Eiffel Tower and the Seine

• Please arrange the entrance to the tower and confirm the cruise ship dock separately.
• Champ de Mars announces renovation of paths and grass: check the accesses enabled.

LOCAL FLAVORS

What to eat at the Eiffel Tower and the Seine

Among bakeries, cafes, bistros and pastry shops, discover traditional French preparations present in Paris. A selection to accompany your walks around the city.

Paris · Bakeries and breakfast

Croissant

Laminated dough pastries, crispy layers and butter flavor. A classic of Parisian bakeries to accompany breakfast.

Reference: Paris je t’aime · Culinary specialties

Paris · Daily bread

Baguette

Elongated bread with a crunchy crust and tender crumb. Present on the everyday table, it is also used to prepare sandwiches or accompany a meal.

Reference: Paris je t’aime · The Parisian baguette

Paris · Cafes and brasseries

Croque-monsieur

Sliced bread with cooked ham, bechamel and gratin cheese. A common preparation in cafes, brasseries and bakeries.

Reference: Paris je t’aime · Culinary specialties

Paris · Brasserie cuisine

Soupe à l’oignon · French onion soup

Broth with onions cooked with butter, bread and melted cheese on top. A classic dish from Parisian brasseries.

Reference: Paris je t’aime · Culinary specialties

Paris · Bistro classic

Steak-frites

Grilled beef accompanied by French fries. A traditional bistro option that can be served with different sauces.

Reference: Paris je t’aime · Culinary specialties

Paris · Pastry shops and sweet break

Macarons

Two delicate almond shells with a sweet filling in the center. Flavors and colors vary by pastry shop.

Reference: Paris je t’aime · Culinary specialties