How to see the Sunset from the top of The Eiffel Tower in Paris.

One of the most visited attractions in the world, step up the romance and plan to visit the top of the Eiffel Tower at sunset. Here are a few tips:

Difficulty: Moderate

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Euros or a credit card, it costs 12 Euros to take the elevator to the top.
• Time and patience.
• A camera.

1. Check out a website like: www.sunrisesunset.com and look up Paris. The website has the sunset times listed on a monthly calendar. This will help you decide what time you should get in the Eiffel Tower ticket line.

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   Get in line extra early. In the high season, it can easily take 2 hours to get through the ticket line. I went in February (Valentines Day) and the ticket line took us 30 minutes (the slow season).

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   Once you get to the ticket window, you'll have to decide if you want to pay to take the stairs or pay extra to go to the top of the tower. I highly recommend the elevator vs. the 1,665 stairs. Take the elevator to the top, don't cheap out and only pay for the first level.
   
   From the ticket window, I would estimate 1 to 1.5 hours before you'll land on the top floor.

4. Everybody out! You have to get out on the 1st level no matter what. Remember that you are on a deadline and get right back in line for the top floor. You can come back to the 1st floor after the sunset.

5. Hopefully you've made it. You're probably early. That's good! Relax and have a look around. Take tons of pictures while the sun is still out.

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   The sunset! Get your photo, but more importantly get your romantic kiss.
   
   Voila!

Tips & Warnings

• Take a moment to notice all of the flashes going off. All around the city as far as you can see, all of the cameras pointed at you.
• In the high season, it could take 4 hours from ticket line to the top. Give yourself plenty of time and maybe even pack a few snacks.

[Alisiane]

on 10/5/2008 I didn't get to be up there are sunset like your article suggests, but it was still a lovely site when I did get to see it. Maybe next time I'll heighten the experience by trying your tips :-)

[MIghtyDreamer]

on 8/29/2008 This will be useful information for me in the near future.

[dsarokin]

on 8/28/2008 Sounds great, but merde!, that's a long wait. Nice pics, though.

[LilacGirl]

on 8/26/2008 I'd love to do this. When I get to Paris I'll remember your tips.

[Sush56]

on 8/26/2008 This sounds like somewhere i should be right now. Great article!