About the deck
The Eiffel Tower's top floor at 276 metres is the third and highest public level of the most-visited paid monument in the world. The open-air observation platform wraps the tower's slender upper structure. Views encompass central Paris in all directions: Notre-Dame, the Louvre, Montmartre, La Defense, and the Seine bending through Ile-de-France.
Wind is present at all times. The Gustave Eiffel Apartment, a private room that Eiffel maintained at the tower's summit, is viewable through glass. The 276m height makes this the highest point accessible in Paris..
The honest take
The Eiffel Tower was built in 1889 and was the world's tallest structure for 41 years. At 276 metres, the top level sits at the equivalent height of many modern skyscraper observation decks - but built from exposed lattice steel with no glass curtain wall between you and Paris. The iron engineering is the experience.
Height in context
Elevation data
Deck elevation: 276m (906 ft)
Floor: 3
Access type: Outdoor
Data notes
Height and floor data sourced from Wikipedia (CC-BY-SA). Ticket prices verified from official sources on 2026-05-09. Prices change frequently - verify before booking.
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