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Tokyo Tower

🗼 la tour eiffel japonaise.

La Tour de Tokyo est une tour japonaise de radiodiffusion, inaugurée en 1958 à l'image de la Tour Eiffel, dans l'arrondissement de Minato au sud de la capitale. Elle est l'une des plus hautes tours en métal du monde, avec un point culminant à 333 mètres et deux observatoires sur la ville. Reconnaissable à ses couleurs rouges et blanches, elle s'illumine la nuit selon les saisons et évènements.

Avec l'inauguration de la Tokyo SkyTree en 2012, la Tokyo Tower  🗼 semble être comme tombée en désuétude pour de nombreux voyageurs. Or elle peut tout de même receler un certain intérêt sur lequel nous allons revenir.

Imaginée par l'architecte Tachu Naito (1886 - 1970) et achevée à l' automne   🍁 1958 (pour une ouverture au public le 23 décembre ), la tour de Tokyo s'inspire évidemment de la Tour Eiffel, à ceci près qu'elle la dépasse d'une bonne douzaine de mètres (ou 7,6 en comptant l'antenne). Du haut de ses 333 mètres , elle se place comme l'une des plus hautes tours de métal au monde. Elle s'avère, en revanche, bien plus légère puisqu'elle affiche quatre mille tonnes sur la balance contre plus de dix pour sa consœur parisienne.

Il semblerait que l'inspiration de cette structure permette une meilleure résistance aux séismes , ce qui reste naturellement un point-clé des constructions japonaises, a fortiori très élevées.

Lieu emblématique de la culture populaire

On reconnaît la belle à sa robe rouge caractéristique, striée de bandes blanches. De nuit, les illuminations la mettent superbement en valeur. Au pied (80 mètres de côté, tout de même) un centre commercial baptisé " Foot Town " accueille les visiteurs, ainsi que de nombreux restaurants et autrefois même un aquarium désormais fermé.

En mars 2015, la tour a accueilli le premier parc d'attractions  🎡 officiel One Piece , qui a attiré 100.000 visiteurs dans ses 48 premiers jours d'ouverture. Une remise à jour a été effectuée en avril de la même année avec notamment un court-métrage 4D exclusif. Cependant, le lieu a également fermé ses portes en juillet 2020 en raison de la baisse de fréquentation due à la pandémie de Covid-19   🦠 .

Depuis avril 2022, Red Tokyo Tower est le nouvel espace de loisirs dédié à l’eSport et au jeu électronique sous toutes ses formes qui a pris place au sein de Foot Town. Il accueille notamment des compétitions de simulation de courses automobiles, une salle de concerts à imagerie virtuelle, des espaces de gaming et de jeux de société, le tout installé dans des décors futuristes.

Observatoires avec vue sur le mont Fuji

La Tokyo Tower possède deux observatoires :

• Le premier intitulé " Main Deck " à 145 mètres du sol, rénové de mi-2017 à septembre 2019, est d'ailleurs accessible aux plus courageux par un escalier (ouvert seulement les week-ends et jours fériés ). On y trouve un plancher vitré ainsi que, pour la petite anecdote, le sanctuaire shinto le plus élevé de la préfecture de Tokyo.
• À 250 mètres se situe l'observatoire spécial, rénové pendant près de deux ans et renommé " Top Deck " à sa réouverture le 3 février 2018, situé juste au-dessous de la haute antenne. De là-haut, le mont Fuji s'aperçoit bien sûr par temps clair.

Entre ces deux étages, un émetteur TV / radio a longtemps servi, mais il fut récemment déplacé sur la SkyTree qui pointe tout de même près de deux fois plus haut.

À quelques pas de la Tokyo Tower se situe le magnifique temple Zojo-ji qui permet de poursuivre la balade.

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A bright beacon in a sprawling metropolis

Seeing the bold red and white stripes of Tokyo Tower will tell you that you have, at last, arrived in Metropolitan Tokyo.

Tokyo Tower is both an active broadcasting facility and an ideal spot for travelers to take in the dazzling cityscape below. The structure's modernist charm can be appreciated from the outside as it lights up at night, but the real thrill comes as you climb to the top to catch dynamic views of the city.

At the base of the tower, you'll find a shopping complex called Foot Town, which features an array of international shops and restaurants.

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How to Get There

Tokyo Tower is conveniently located. To get there, hop on the Mita Subway Line and get off at Onarimon Station. Alternatively, take the Hibiya Subway Line to Kamiyacho or the Oedo Subway Line to Akabanebashi. The tower is about a five-minute walk from each of these stations.

Alternatively, take the JR Yamanote Line to Hamamatsucho Station. From there, the tower is a 15-minute walk.

Quick Facts

Tokyo Tower's height is easy to remember: 333 meters (1,029 feet)

If you're feeling energetic, you can bypass the elevator and take the 600-step stairway up to the Main Deck

The tower was the country's tallest structure before Tokyo Skytree surpassed it in 2010

Tokyo Tower's history

With the start of NHK, Japan's national broadcaster, in 1953, the Tokyo area needed a large broadcasting tower.

Based on the Eiffel Tower in design, Tokyo Tower was completed in 1958. At 333 meters tall, it was the tallest freestanding tower in the world when it was built. It remained the tallest structure in Japan until being surpassed by Skytree in 2010.

Three tiers and spectacular views

Tokyo Tower is separated into three distinct sections. Foot Town sits at the base of the tower and is a vibrant area of cafes, restaurants and souvenir shops.

The Main Deck is located 150 meters up and offers memorable views of the city as well as a “look-down” window—not for the faint-hearted.

For truly spectacular views, however, seek out the Top Deck. A heady 250 meters in the sky, this point has panoramic views of the metropolis below and, weather allowing, Skytree and even Mt. Fuji on the horizon.

Status symbol

The completion of Tokyo Skytree in 2012 might have stolen some of Tokyo Tower's glory, but the 1958 construction remains a magnificent symbol of Japan's postwar ascendancy, as well as an exciting entertainment hub for both visitors to, and residents of, this inexhaustible city.

Hours and fees

The observatories are open from 9 a.m. to 11 p.m. daily. Admission to the main deck costs 900 yen. A ticket for the Top Deck Tour, which gives access to the Top Deck, is 3,000 yen.

* The information on this page may be subject to change due to COVID-19.

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Tokyo Tower

🗼 the japanese eiffel tower.

Tokyo Tower is Japanese broadcasting tower looking like the Eiffel Tower, inaugurated in 1958 in Minato ward in the south of the capital. It is one of the highest metallic towers in the world, as it culminates at 333 meters high, with two observatories on the city. Characterized by its red and white colors, it is illuminated at night following the seasons or the events.

Since the inauguration of Tokyo SkyTree in 2012, Tokyo Tower  🗼 seems to have been neglected by many travelers. It is, however, still well worth a visit based on the following features.

Designed by architect Tachu Naito and completed in 1958 (opened to the public on December 23), the Tokyo Tower was obviously inspired by Paris’ Eiffel Tower, although it rises a good dozen meters higher (or 7,6 meters if you include the aerial). With its 333 meters , it ranks as one of the tallest metal towers in the world. It is, however, much lighter weighing in at four thousand tons compared with the ten thousand tons of its Parisian counterpart.

The construction was intended to provide better resistance to earthquakes, obviously a key issue with Japanese buildings, especially very tall ones.

Emblematic spot for popular culture

You will instantly recognize its distinctive red and white metal latticework, beautifully illuminated after nightfall. At the tower’s base (an 80-meters cubical building) is a shopping center named " Foot Town " which houses restaurants. It even had an aquarium that is now definitely closed.

In March 2015, the first official One Piece entertainment park was opened in the Tower and attracted 100,000 visitors within the first 48 days. In April of the same year, it was updated with, among other things, an exclusive 4D short movie. However, Tokyo One Piece Tower also closed in July 2020 for lack of customers due to the Covid-19   🦠 pandemic.

Since April 2022, Red Tokyo Tower is the new leisure area dedicated to Esports and all forms of electronic games that was laid out in Foot Town. It notably hosts virtual car  🚙 racing competitions, a concert venue equipped with a virtual reality system, gaming and board games spaces, all in a futuristic decor.

Observatories with a view on Mount Fuji

Tokyo Tower also houses two observation decks :

• The first is named " Main Deck " and is located 145 meters above ground, and was renovated from mid-2017 to September 2019. The more dauntless visitors can reach it by climbing its stairs (open only on weekends and bank holidays ). It has a glass floor and also harbors, incidentally, the highest Shinto shrine of Tokyo Prefecture.
• The special observatory is located 250 meters above ground, just underneath the aerial and was renamed " Top Deck " for its reopening on February 3, 2018, after a two-years-long renovation. From up there, one can have a view of Mount Fuji in clear weather.

Although the TV / radio broadcast aerial in-between these two floors was in use for a long time, it was recently moved to Tokyo SkyTree which is twice as tall as Tokyo Tower.

For more sights, walk on to the beautiful Zojo-ji Temple which is near the Tower.

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La Tour de Tokyo: visiter la tour Eiffel du Japon 🗼

La Tour de Tokyo est celle qui ressemble à la Tour Eiffel, mais au Japon. C’est une tour emblématique de Tokyo! La vue depuis la Tour de Tokyo est splendide, surtout lorsqu’on peut voir le Mont Fuji. Voici toutes les informations pour préparer la visite de la Tour de Tokyo, les différents étage possible, le meilleur moment pour visiter, les billets, ainsi que les différences avec les autres tours et plateformes d’observation à Tokyo.

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Le meilleur moment pour visiter la Tour de Tokyo

Il peut y avoir de l’attente le weekend ou les jours fériés pour monter dans la Tour de Tokyo. Il y a tout de même moins de monde que pour la tour Tokyo SkyTree. Dans tous les cas, il est préférable d’acheter un ticket à l’avance car ça ne coûte pas plus cher. En cas de forte affluence, le meilleur moment pour visiter la Tour de Tokyo est le matin.

Horaires. La tour est ouverte tous les jours de 9 heures à 22 heures 30.

Jour ou Nuit? La vue depuis la plateforme basse peut-être décevante de jour car elle n’est pas très haute. C’est pourquoi nous recommandons d’y aller lorsqu’il fait nuit. Tout d’abord, la Tour de Tokyo s’illumine. C’est splendide. Ensuite la vue sur la ville illuminée est fantastique. Le soir est donc le meilleur moment pour visiter la Tour de Tokyo. Si vous optez pour la plateforme Top Deck, alors la vue de jour peut aussi être très jolie.

Billets pour la Tour de Tokyo

Il y a 2 types de billets possible pour monter dans la Tour de Tokyo:

• Accès « Main Deck »: il donne accès uniquement à la première plateforme à 150m de haut.
• Accès « Main Deck + Top Deck »: il donne accès aux deux plateformes, celle à 250m de haut, et celle à 150m.

Les accès « Top Deck » ne sont font que toutes les 15 minutes avec un guide. Il y a un maximum de 11 personnes à chaque fois. Le système de réservation en ligne ne marche pas, donc le plus simple est de prendre un billet Main Deck et de demander une fois sur place s’il y a de la place.

Réduction enfant. Les enfants et adolescent béneficie d’une réduction. C’est même gratuit pout les bambins de moins de 4 ans.

Pourquoi visiter la Tour Eiffel de Tokyo au Japon

Tour Eiffel. La Tour de Tokyo a été construite en 1958. C’est presque 70 ans après la Tour Eiffel originale de Paris. L’architecte japonais en charge du projet s’est inspiré de la Tour Eiffel pour concevoir la Tour de Tokyo au Japon. La Tour de Tokyo est peinte en rouge et blanc, non pas par esthétisme, ni pour se distinguer de la Tour Eiffel, mais pour qu’elle soit bien visible et évité par les avions.

La plus haute tour du Japon. De sa construction à 2012, la Tour de Tokyo était la plus haute tour du Japon. Elle est donc devenue un symbole de la ville. Elle a depuis été dépassée par la tour Tokyo SkyTree.

Conseils pour la visite de la Tour de Tokyo

2 plateformes. Il y a 2 plateformes dans la Tour de Tokyo:

• « Main Deck »: C’est la première plateforme situé à 150 mètres de haut.
• « Top Deck »: C’est la plus haute plateforme de la tour, située à 250 mètres de haut. Les billets Top Deck inclus un accès Main Deck.

150m ou 250m? La première plateforme n’est pas très haute, seulement 150 mètres. Depuis celle-ci, on est pas au dessus de batiment, mais au même niveau. C’est une vue intéressante, surtout de nuit lorsque la ville s’éclaire. Pour une vue plus impressionnante, il faut choisir la plateforme Top Deck. Toutefois, si c’est la plus haute vue que l’on cherche, alors la tour Tokyo SkyTree est plus adaptée.

Escalier ou Ascenseur. Pour monter au Main Deck, vous pouvez prendre un ascenseur ou l’escalier! Il y a 600 marches. Prévoyez environ 15 minutes pour les gravir. C’est bon à savoir s’il y a de l’attente pour l’ascenseur! Les escaliers sont à l’extérieur et sont ouverts uniquement le weekend et les jours fériés.

Accès extérieur. Il n’y a pas de plateforme extérieure dans la Tour de Tokyo.

Que voir depuis la Tour de Tokyo? Vous pourrez voir sans difficulté le pont de la baie de Tokyo et le quartier Odaiba. Si le temps est clair, vous pourrez aussi voir la tour Tokyo SkyTree (le plus haut batiment du Japon). Enfin, si le temps est particulierement clair, vous pourrez avoir la chance de voir le Mont Fuji.

Marcher dans le vide? Il y a un endroit où le sol est vitré à l’étage Main Deck. On peut donc voir à travers, et marcher au dessus du vide. Sensations garanties!

Combien de temps pour visiter la Tour de Tokyo?

Prévoyez au moins 1 heure pour visiter la Tour de Tokyo. Il y a parfois de l’attente donc il est préférable d’acheter des billets à l’avance pour éviter la queue au pied de la Tour de Tokyo ( acheter un ticket ici ).

Ascenseur. Que vous choisissiez un billet Main Deck ou Top Deck, vous monterez d’abord dans un ascenseur pour atteindre la première plateforme à 150 mètres. Avec un billet Top Deck, vous pourrez ensuite prendre un autre ascenseur pour atteindre le Top Deck.

Sur place. La plateforme d’observation permet de voir Tokyo sous tous les angles. La vue est à 360 degrés. Le temps passe vite à observer tous les détails de la ville. On peut rapidement rester 45 minutes.

Descente. Il est parfois possible qu’il faille faire la queue y compris pour descendre. C’est particulièrement le cas lorsqu’on veut descendre du Top Deck. Il est possible de se mettre dans une file d’attente virtuelle. On reçoit alors un badge qui vous avertira lorsque ça sera votre tour de descendre.

Que faire et que voir dans les environs?

Temple Zojo-ji. En marchant 10 minutes vers le parc en contre bas, vous trouverez un temple Bouddhiste datant du 17e siècle. C’est moins impressionnant que le temple d’Asakusa, mais c’est très facile d’accès depuis la Tour de Tokyo.

TeamLab Borderless. Les musées TeamLab font partie des incontournables de Tokyo. Ces musées d’art numérique sont une expérience extraordinaire pour tous leurs visiteurs. Un Musée TeamLab est situé proche de la Tour de Tokyo, à environ 10 minutes de marche.

Comment aller à la Tour de Tokyo

Il n’y a pas de station de métro directement au pied de la tour. Les deux plus proches sont situés à 10 minutes de marche.

Depuis Shibuya.  C’est assez proche, mais il n’y a pas de métro direct pour y aller. Vous pouvez essayer d’y aller en bus. Sinon le plus simple est de prendre un taxi. Comptez 15 minutes en taxi.

Depuis Shinjuku.  C’est direct avec la ligne « Oedo ». Comptez 30 minutes, en tenant compte de la marche depuis le métro.

Depuis Odaiba. Le quartier d’Odaiba est assez proche, donc il est possible de visiter les deux en même temps. Toutefois, il n’y a pas de transport direct. Le plus rapide est de prendre un taxi. Comptez 15 minutes en taxi.

Depuis Ginza.  C’est direct! Il suffit de prendre la ligne « Hibiya » et de descendre à la station « Kamiyacho ». Comptez 20 minutes.

Adresse:  4 Chome-2-8 Shibakoen, Minato City, Tokyo 105-0011, Japon

Site Officiel:  tokyotower.co.jp

Autres plateformes d’observation à Tokyo

Shibuya Sky. La plateforme d’observation de Shibuya Sky est située au 46e étage, soit 229 mètres. C’est moins haut que la Tour de Tokyo. Toutefois, Shibuya Sky conserve un avantage unique: elle a un accès extérieur! On peut alors être en plein air pour admirer la vue. Les deux plateformes de la Tour de Tokyo sont à l’intérieur. Voir ici notre guide pour visiter Shibuya Sky

Tokyo SkyTree. Les deux plateformes d’observation de la tour Tokyo SkyTree sont situés à 350 et 450 mètres. C’est sensiblement plus haut que les 250m de la plus haute plateforme de la Tour de Tokyo. Toutefois, les billets pour la Tour de Tokyo sont moins cher. La tour est aussi moins fréquenté. C’est donc plus facile de prendre le temps d’admirer le paysage. Et puis, la Tour de Tokyo a ce charme unique de voir une tour Eiffel au Japon! Voir ici notre guide pour visiter la tour Tokyo SkyTree.

Cliquez ici pour voir la liste des gratte-ciels et plateformes d’observation de Tokyo.

Vous avez tous les élements en mains pour visiter la cadette de la Tour Eiffel au Japon, la Tour de Tokyo! Si vous avez trouvé ces informations utiles, pensez à lire également les meilleures choses à voir et à faire à Tokyo (Bientôt).

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Tokyo Tower Vs Eiffel Tower: Where Do They Differ? | 7 Differences Between Tokyo Tower and Eiffel Tower

While the Tokyo Tower and Eiffel Tower look the same they have some major differences. Here’s a blog on Tokyo Tower Vs Eiffel tower where we explore the differences between the two towers, why were they built and more. Check it out!

Eiffel tower is a symbol of love where thousands of people get on their knees!

Yes, everyone is familiar with this iconic place, and I am sure you are too.

But, did you hear about Tokyo tower? Well, if you have ever visited Japan or even planning a trip, you may have discovered this spot already.

And if you have seen the Tokyo tower either in real life or in the picture, you noticed that both the Eiffel tower and this one look quite similar.

Even though they look like a reflection in the mirror, there are several differences between these two.

Therefore, if you are interested in finding out where they differ, I am presenting a detailed Tokyo tower vs. Eiffel tower comparison.

Eiffel Tower Vs. Tokyo Tower

The Tokyo Tower stands at 333m high, about 3m taller than the Eiffel Tower (330m), and offers stunning city views from the highest observation deck at 250m. The Eiffel Tower, meanwhile, is a more subtle option and was built in 1889 using 300 tonnes of steel.

Both towers have been a source of national pride, with the Tokyo Tower becoming a symbol of Japan’s post-war economic resurgence in 1958. The Eiffel Tower, on the other hand, is a much more tranquil and romantic symbol, though both have served as symbols of architectural excellence for more than a century.

Ultimately, both towers are excellent attractions and are must visit sights for anyone visiting their respective cities.

Before getting deeper into the comparison of both towers, why not get introduced to them individually.

I guess you already have a slight idea, but maybe you are still missing out on some interesting facts.

So, let’s start our discussion by learning about them one at a time.

Introduction to Tokyo Tower: One of Japan’s Pride

Situated in the center of Tokyo, Japan, this tower was designed by Tachū Naitō . The construction of the tower started in 1957 and ended in 1958. 

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It was created based on the Eiffel tower design. And that’s why the Tokyo tower is called the Japanese Eiffel tower.

However, its birth has a symbolic reason and holds a special place in the heart of our Japanese people.

It is a symbol of Japan’s post-war rebirth as a significant economic power. Tokyo tower was our country’s tallest structure until 2012 when the Tokyo sky tree surpassed it.

As you may know, Tokyo is one of the highest visited cities in Japan, and this tower plays a major role in drawing visitors.

It is one of the most famed monuments that attracts over 5 million tourists annually. Even it appears in several movies and TV shows, adding more fame.

In addition to being a famous tourist spot, Tokyo tower also serves as a broadcast antenna.

Okay, let’s get introduced to Eiffel Tower now.

Introduction to Eiffel Tower: The Symbol of The City of Paris

The Eiffel Tower is a wrought-iron tower situated in Paris, France. It is named after Gustave Eiffel , whose company designed and built it.

It has a local nickname, “La dame de fer” (means Iron Lady in French).

This tower was Constructed from 1887 to 1889 for the Exposition Universelle (a world fair held in Paris in 1889). In the beginning, it was criticized by some of France’s leading artists and scholars for its design.

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During World War I, messages from the enemy were blocked because of the tower’s radiotelegraphy center.

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And currently, Eiffel Tower is the most-visited paid monument in the world, with over 7 million visitors a year. Besides the recognizable structure, the monument’s popularity is also influenced by the fame of Paris as a tourist destination.

Alright, as you got some basic information about both towers, it’s time to start the comparison segment.

Comparison Between Eiffel Tower And Tokyo Tower

Here I will compare both of these towers based on different criteria.

Let’s start…

Tokyo Tower Vs. Eiffel Tower Height

Even though the Tokyo Tower is a copy of the Eiffel Tower, there is a difference between their height.

Can you guess which is taller?

Well, the approximate height of Tokyo Tower is 332.9 meters (1,092 ft), whereas Eiffel Tower is 330 meters to the tip. So, Tokyo Tower is slightly taller than its role model.

Regardless of a bit of difference in the heights, the number of floors of these towers differs highly.

While Tokyo Tower consists of a total of fifteen floors, Eiffel Tower has only three floors.

Tokyo Tower Vs Eiffel Tower Age

The Tokyo Tower is much younger than the Eiffel Tower. Completed in 1958, the Tokyo Tower is around 60 years old. On the other hand, the Eiffel Tower was erected in 1889 and is more than 130 years old. The Tokyo Tower was built as a symbol of Japanese post-war economic miracle, while the Eiffel Tower was constructed for the 1889 World’s Fair.

In addition, the Tokyo Tower is a communication and observation tower, while the Eiffel Tower was designed by Gustave Eiffel as the entrance arch of the exhibition. The Eiffel Tower is a cultural symbol celebrated around the world, while the Tokyo Tower is a landmark that symbolizes the spirit and progress of Japan.

Color Variance Between Tokyo Tower and Eiffel Tower

Another significant difference between these two towers is their color dissimilarity.

While talking about Eiffel Tower, it gets a complete repaint every seven years. Gustave Eiffel himself recommended this rhythm of recoloring.

When it was first built (1887), Venetian red paint was applied before the structure was assembled.

In 1889, reddish-brown paint was applied, and in 1892 the tower turned into an ochre brown color.

A coat of five colors was painted in shaded tones, yellow-orange at the base and light yellow at the top in 1899. After this repainting, the seven-year cycle was adopted.

However, from 1968 till now, the color “Eiffel Tower Brown” is selected because of its harmony with the Parisian cityscape. It is painted in three shaded tones, darkest at the bottom and lightest at the top.

On the contrary, Tokyo Tower seems to be painted in red and white. But actually, the two-tone colors are “international orange” and “white.” And the reason behind this color combination is aviation law stating that buildings over a certain height must have to use these colors.

It is repainted every five years, and the process takes about a year to complete.

Which One Is More Crowded – Tokyo Tower or Eiffel Tower?

Do you think Eiffel Tower would be more packed with visitors than Tokyo Tower?

Well, what if I say there is a twist!!

Yes, even though the Eiffel Tower is more renowned, both these towers see almost equal crowds.

Despite being a less-known attraction to the outer world, Tokyo Tower draws a huge amount of visitors, especially those who come to Japan’s capital for both a high-end experience and a natural getaway .

Type of Travelers That Visit Tokyo Tower Vs Eiffel Tower

As we all know, the Eiffel Tower stands as a symbol of love, and most people come here to propose to their partner or spend a honeymoon vacation.

On the other hand, Tokyo Tower is visited by all kinds of travelers who come to Japan. For family vacations and friends’ tours to honeymoon destinations , every traveler drops by this prominent monument.

Still, the majority of visitors here are love birds, just like Eiffel Tower.

Tokyo Tower View Vs Eiffel Tower View

The Eiffel Tower is situated in a huge open area. From the top, you will be able to see Avenue Foch, Champ de Mars, low-rise well-arrayed French buildings, and the beautiful River Seine.

In contrast, if you reach the peak of Tokyo Tower, you will see a dazzling cityscape. Also, skyscrapers and busy streets can be seen from this tower.

In a word, both of them provide a phenomenal view of the surroundings, and that’s what tourists are fond of.

Experience Offered By Eiffel Tower Vs Tokyo Tower

Each of these towers can cast a spell of amusement on visitors. And you are bound to get lost in their charm!

While talking about Eiffel Tower, the main highlight is indeed the fine dining restaurants that will keep your tummy happy with delicious food as well as treat your eyes with a stunning view. And, to make you feel warmed, they also serve French drinks.

Right below the tower, there is a lovely walking place. And in front of it, you will mostly find love birds dating or proposing.

Besides, family and groups of friends also visit this place.

The esplanade is this tower’s ground area, which is the only section you can visit free of cost. But, of course, you have to pass through security to enter this area.

Here, you will also find sculptures, eateries, gift shops, and an information center and ticket offices.

Okay, moving to the first level of the Eiffel Tower, you can access it by stairs or elevators.

This level is the most happening section, featuring a number of attractions like a cinema projection, the iconic 58 Tour Eiffel restaurant, rotating cultural exhibitions, and part of the old spiral staircase.

It also features a sensational transparent floor that offers you a crystal clear sight of what’s happening below.

The second floor has an observation deck, which presents a mind-blowing view of Paris. From here, you will get a clear view of iconic Paris landmarks, including the Grand Palais, Montmartre, the Louvre Museum, and many more.

There are other attractions too, such as the iconic Jules Verne Restaurant, the Chaillot Gift Shop, and the Seine Gift Shop.

By taking the glass-walled elevators, you can move to the summit of the Eiffel from the second floor.

The top observation deck is at the height of 276 meters. And it has both indoor and open-air sections. This part of the tower is comparatively quiet as it is far away from the bustling streets and crowds below.

Standing here, the only sound you will hear is the wind flowing past and a feel of serenity!

Besides, you will find Gustave Eiffel’s office and a drink corner.

Now, speaking of Tokyo Tower, just like the Eiffel tower, the beauty of this tower lies in its design. It is separated into three sections.

In the foot town, there is also a souvenir shop and a cafe where you can refresh yourself.

The highlight is the main deck at 150 meters, which you can reach via an elevator or a 600-step staircase (both paid). Because of the tower’s central location, you will be able to enjoy a 360 degrees city view of the Kanto region.

There you will also find “look-down” windows on the floor where you can stand. It is also inspired by the Eiffel Tower’s transparent floor.

By the way, only stand there if you are not faint-hearted!!

Last time, I went there with a bunch of my friends. And the one friend who is chicken-hearted couldn’t even stand there and was hanging on me out of fear!!

It was such a hilarious moment for all of us and we still gossip about the incident.

Anyway, this isn’t the end of this tower’s charm. The top deck at 250 meters high is the main gem!

You will have to take a second elevator from the main deck to reach it. You can get a panoramic view of the surrounding Tokyo metropolis from here.

And if you get lucky enough to hit this spot on a clear day, you may even see Mount Fuji and Mount Tsukuba in the distance.

In case you visit Tokyo Tower at night, you will be able to catch a glimpse of the sparkling city view from the observation deck.

Apart from that, the tower itself lights up during the night, and the illumination theme changes according to the season.

Anyway, there is nothing left to compare.

Now, if you are interested in visiting any of these towers, you may check the below section. There I have provided some vital information regarding them.

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Tokyo Skytree Vs Tokyo Tower

Why Was Tokyo Tower Built?

The Tokyo Tower was built in 1958 as a symbol of Japan’s recovery from World War II and its emergence as a major economic power. The Tokyo Tower stands 333 meters tall, making it the tallest artificial structure in Japan and one of the tallest structures in the world. The metal lattice structure is modeled after the Eiffel Tower in Paris, France, and serves as a broadcast tower as well as a popular tourist destination. With its observation deck and two restaurants, it offers a spectacular panoramic view of the city and is also used as an antenna for radio and television broadcasts.

Why Does The Tokyo Tower Look Like Eiffel Tower?

The Tokyo Tower was modeled after France’s Eiffel Tower. It was built in 1958 in Tokyo, Japan, and the idea to build it using the same design as the Eiffel Tower was to symbolize a strong bond between Japan and France. The use of the iconic design reflects the perfecting of iron tower construction, as well as Japan’s admiration for Parisian culture.

In addition to being a mecca for broadcasting, Tokyo Tower also functions as a tourist attraction. It’s a major landmark and a beloved symbol of the city. The bright orange and white of the Tower make it a popular spot for photos, adding to its popularity as a tourism destination.

General Information About Tokyo Tower and Eiffel Tower For Tourists

In case you plan a trip to Japan and explore Tokyo, don’t miss dropping by the Tokyo Tower.

Therefore, check out the related information from the box.

Also, check the information about Eiffel Tower.

Finally, it’s time to bid goodbye as I am done with today’s discussion.

In this Tokyo Tower vs. Eiffel Tower writing, I have highlighted their differences as well as similarities.

Even though they look incredibly similar, each one has its own charm. Now, if you have Eiffel Tower on your bucket list, it’s time to also put Tokyo Tower in it.

And if you end up visiting both of these magnificent monuments, don’t forget to capture some instagrammable photos.

Lastly, have a great time!

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Tour Eiffel vs Tokyo Skytree : une comparaison approfondie !

12 février 2024

La Tour Eiffel à Paris et le Tokyo Skytree à Tokyo sont deux des tours les plus emblématiques, attirant chaque année des millions de visiteurs dans le monde. 

Ces structures impressionnantes offrent des expériences distinctes, avec la Tour Eiffel dégageant une ambiance rustique et romantique, tandis que le Tokyo Skytree met en valeur les prouesses technologiques du Japon avec son design élégant. 

Ceux qui envisagent de visiter l'une ou l'autre des tours doivent se familiariser avec les caractéristiques uniques de chacune, y compris leur emplacement et leurs options de transport pratiques. 

Cet article se penchera sur les commodités des tours et fournira une comparaison approfondie pour vous aider à prendre une décision éclairée. 

Enfin, n'oubliez pas de découvrir quelle tour est notre préférée !

Quelle est la meilleure, la Tour Eiffel ou le Tokyo Skytree ? Notre recommandation

Dans la bataille des tours, notre gagnante est la Tour Eiffel, avec son élégance intemporelle et ses équipements luxueux.

Même si la Tour de Tokyo peut se vanter d'être plus haute, elle ne peut surpasser la structure emblématique et l'originalité de la Tour Eiffel à Paris. 

La Tour Eiffel est un symbole de romantisme et de beauté, captivant les visiteurs par son design unique et son importance historique.

Dans les sections suivantes, nous approfondirons les raisons pour lesquelles nous recommandons la Tour Eiffel comme lieu ultime à visiter. 

Une comparaison rapide : Tour Eiffel vs Tokyo Skytree

Hauteur des plateformes d'observation : tour eiffel vs tokyo skytree.

La Tour Eiffel à Paris est à couper le souffle, dominant l'horizon avec ses 330 mètres de hauteur !

Il a le plus haut Sommet de la Tour Eiffel pont en France, s'élevant dans le ciel à 276 mètres (906 pieds), connu pour son ambiance romantique et sa vue imprenable.

Vous pouvez également accéder à une terrasse en plein air sur le deuxième niveau , soit 102 mètres (377 pieds). 

La premier étage de la Tour Eiffel, situé à 57 mètres (187 pieds) au-dessus du sol, offre une vue plongeante sur la Seine et le Champ de Mars à travers ses fenêtres en verre transparent. 

Le pont Tokyo Skytree Tembo se trouve aux 340e, 345e et 350e étages, qui mesurent 350 mètres (1,149 XNUMX pieds), avec un sol en verre transparent. 

La Skytree Tembo Galleria s'étend du 445ème au 450ème étage et offre une vue éblouissante sur la ville à 450 mètres (1,477 XNUMX pieds) au-dessus.

Par conséquent, lorsque nous comparons les ponts d’observation de la Tour Eiffel et du Tokyo Skytree, les ponts du Tokyo Skytree sont clairement gagnants, car ils sont plus hauts que la Tour Eiffel ! 

Tour Eiffel vs Tokyo Skytree : laquelle offre la meilleure vue ?

La Tour Eiffel et le Tokyo Skytree se dressent dans différents pays et offrent des vues imprenables sur leurs quartiers respectifs.

La premier niveau de la Tour Eiffel offre une vue rapprochée sur la Seine scintillante et les passants qui se promènent dans les rues.

Le deuxième niveau offre la meilleure vue sur la cathédrale Notre-Dame et le musée du Louvre à Paris, ce qui en fait un excellent lieu de photographie !

Le Sommet offre le meilleur arrière-plan pour une proposition romantique, car vous pouvez voir l'horizon complet sans aucune obstruction. 

Le pont Tokyo Skytree Tembo offre une vue dégagée sur toute la ligne d'horizon de Tokyo et la sinueuse rivière Sumida. 

La Skytree Tembo Galleria est bien plus impressionnante, et les visiteurs peuvent voir à 75 kilomètres de la tour !

Vous pouvez même voir Mont Fuji par temps clair depuis ce pont ! 

En fin de compte, le choix de la tour à visiter et de la vue à admirer dépend de vos goûts personnels et du désir de découvrir soit le charme romantique de Paris, soit l'énergie vibrante de Tokyo. 

Prix ​​des billets : Tour Eiffel contre Tokyo Skytree

Vous ne pouvez pas explorer la Tour Eiffel et le Tokyo Skytree sans avoir un billet d'entrée.

La billet standard pour l'entrée à la Tour Eiffel permet aux visiteurs d'accéder par ascenseur aux premier et deuxième étages pour 70 € (11,170 XNUMX ¥).

Vous pouvez également ajouter une visite romantique du Sommet à ce billet pour 85 € (13,564 XNUMX ¥) !

La Billets pour le Tokyo Skytree permettre aux visiteurs d'accéder à tous les ponts par ascenseur pour 1,800 12 ¥ (XNUMX €). 

Ainsi, lorsque nous comparons les prix des billets de la Tour Eiffel à ceux du Tokyo Skytree, le Tokyo Skytree offre une expérience complète sur les deux ponts pour moins cher et est le gagnant ! 

Caractéristiques de la Tour Eiffel à Paris

La Tour Eiffel garantit une expérience parisienne parfaite et est mondialement connue pour ses installations de premier ordre !

Lisez la suite pour découvrir les magnifiques caractéristiques intérieures et extérieures de la Tour Eiffel ! 

Esplanade de la Tour Eiffel

L'Esplanade de la Tour Eiffel permet aux photographes de prendre une photo amusante de la structure de la Tour Eiffel avec une sculpture de Gustave Eiffel !

Avant d'entrer dans la Tour Eiffel, vous pourrez faire une balade sur l'esplanade. 

L'esplanade permet également à de petits artistes d'organiser des performances, permettant aux visiteurs de goûter à la vie nocturne parisienne. 

Jardins de la Tour Eiffel

Le bien entretenu Jardins de la Tour Eiffel sont un lieu de pique-nique populaire à Paris et sont parfaits pour organiser une demande en mariage. 

Le jardin est agrémenté de petits étangs et de belles plantes à fleurs, et divisé par des allées bien entretenues.

Vous pouvez également explorer les jardins du Champ de Mars, l'un des meilleurs endroits pour observer le Spectacles de lumière de la Tour Eiffel ! 

Premier et deuxième niveaux de la Tour Eiffel

Vous pouvez regarder la ville de Paris briller depuis les trois niveaux de la Tour Eiffel grâce aux immenses fenêtres en verre.

La deuxième niveau de la Tour, à une hauteur de 377 pieds, dispose d'une plate-forme d'observation ouverte sans verre pour obstruer la vue sur les attractions et les rues de Paris. 

La premier niveau dispose également d'un sol en verre, ce qui en fait l'endroit idéal pour observer le jardin du Champ de Mars et la Seine sous un angle différent. 

Pont du sommet dégagé

La Sommet est l'un des lieux de proposition les plus populaires de la Tour Eiffel, en raison de sa vue et de son atmosphère romantiques !

Vous pouvez également prendre un verre au Bar à Champagne au sommet de la Tour Eiffel et célébrez toute occasion spéciale. 

Le Summit est accessible uniquement par ascenseur, et il possède également une mini-réplique de la Tour Eiffel ! 

Ascenseurs et escaliers de la Tour Eiffel

La Tour Eiffel dispose de sept ascenseurs hydrauliques : trois du rez-de-chaussée au deuxième étage et deux du deuxième étage jusqu'au Sommet.

Un ascenseur est réservé aux visiteurs de Jules Verne et l'autre aux membres du personnel de la Tour Eiffel. 

Les ascenseurs de la Tour Eiffel sont dotés de baies vitrées offrant une vue dégagée sur la ville lors de sa montée vers le sommet.

Vous pouvez également emprunter les 674 marches pour atteindre le deuxième niveau de la Tour Eiffel. 

Restaurants Tour Eiffel 

La Restaurants étoilés Michelin à la Tour Eiffel , Madame Brasserie et Jules Verne, servent la cuisine française la plus authentique et sont un incontournable pour tous les visiteurs voyageant à la Tour.

Madame Brasserie sert le petit-déjeuner, du déjeuner , collations et dîner , avec deux options de menu à chaque repas et un menu enfant !

La Tour Eiffel abrite également un Macaron Bar, tenu par le meilleur chef pâtissier du monde Pierre Hermé, et mérite une visite ! 

Les visiteurs souhaitant célébrer leur journée spéciale ou tenir des réunions d'affaires importantes à la Tour Eiffel peuvent réserver le Salon Gustave Eiffel pour la meilleure expérience. 

Caractéristiques du Tokyo Skytree Japon

Tembo deck et tembo galleria.

Le pont Tokyo Skytree Tembo se trouve aux 340e, 345e et 350e étages avec le café Skytree et la boutique Skytree. 

Il est également doté d'un sol en verre, permettant aux visiteurs de regarder à 350 mètres de hauteur et d'observer la petite ville de Tokyo.

La Skytree Tembo Galleria s'étend du 445ème au 450ème étage, et le trajet jusqu'à cet étage comprend une rampe en spirale qui offre une vue éblouissante sur la ville à 450 mètres de hauteur.

Ascenseurs Tokyo Skytree

Le Tokyo Skytree dispose de quatre ascenseurs à grande vitesse qui montent à une vitesse de 600 mètres par minute et peuvent transporter 40 passagers à la fois.

Il est connu pour abriter les ascenseurs les plus rapides avec une grande capacité de passagers au Japon ; déposer les visiteurs sur le pont Tembo au 350ème étage ne prend que 50 secondes !

Étant donné que la tour est si haute, les ascenseurs installés dans le Skytree sont les ascenseurs les plus longs du Japon. 

Restaurants Tokyo Skytree

Le Tokyo Skytree possède le restaurant Sky, à 350 mètres au-dessus du sol, qui sert la cuisine japonaise la plus délicieuse.

Le chef sert des plats revisités alliant cuisine japonaise et techniques françaises à base de produits frais locaux de Tokyo.

Ils servent le déjeuner et le dîner au Skytree, avec un menu exclusif pour enfants disponible uniquement à l'heure du déjeuner.

Vous pouvez voir la ville de Tokyo en dînant, et parfois le mont Fuji est également visible par temps clair ! 

Tour Eiffel vs Tokyo Skytree : quelle est la tour avec les meilleures fonctionnalités ? 

La Tour Eiffel et le Tokyo Skytree présentent des caractéristiques similaires, même si elles sont situées dans des pays différents.

Comme vous pouvez le voir dans la section ci-dessus, la Tour Eiffel de Paris possède de nombreuses autres fonctionnalités et expériences dont les visiteurs peuvent profiter.

La Tour Eiffel est clairement la gagnante lorsque l'on compare ses caractéristiques, car elle offre des services de restauration somptueux avec une excellente vue romantique ! 

Lieu : Tokyo Skytree contre la Tour Eiffel

Au cœur de Paris, la Tour Eiffel est située sur le Champ de Mars, au bord de la Seine, en France.

Il est situé dans le 7ème arrondissement et est repérable de partout dans la ville !

Adresse : Champ de Mars, 5 av. Anatole France, 75007 Paris, France. OBTENIR UN ITINÉRAIRE  

La tour Tokyo Skytree est située à Sumida, dans la ville animée de Tokyo, à 20 minutes à pied d'Asakusa au Japon.

Adresse : 1-chōme-1-2 Oshiage, Sumida City, Tokyo 131-0045, Japon. OBTENIR UN ITINÉRAIRE  

Ces deux tours sont faciles à localiser et accessibles par de multiples options de transports en commun ! 

Horaires d’ouverture : Tour Eiffel vs Tokyo Skytree

La La Tour Eiffel accueille les visiteurs à partir de 9.30hXNUMX à 10.45h11 et la tour ferme à XNUMXhXNUMX, tous les jours de la semaine.

Vous pouvez utiliser l'ascenseur et l'escalier à partir de 9.30hXNUMX, à l'ouverture de la Tour.

L'escalier ferme à 5.30h11 et le dernier ascenseur à XNUMXh. 

Le Tokyo Skytree ouvre à 10h et ferme à 10h, la dernière entrée étant à 9h. 

Les ponts ferment à 9h8, la dernière heure d'entrée pour le Tembo Deck étant à 8.20hXNUMX et pour la Tembo Galleria à XNUMXhXNUMX.

Vérifiez les horaires avant votre arrivée sur le site officiel, car ils changent régulièrement.

Foules attendues : Tour Eiffel contre Tokyo Skytree

Étant donné que la Tour Eiffel et le Tokyo Skytree sont situés dans des pays différents, ils attirent différents niveaux de foule selon les mois.

La Tour Eiffel de Paris est l'un des monuments les plus fréquentés de France, attirant plus de 7 millions de visiteurs par an, principalement de juin à septembre.

Le Tokyo Skytree attire environ 5 millions de visiteurs chaque année et est très fréquenté de mars à mai alors que les touristes se rendent à Tokyo pour admirer les cerisiers en fleurs.

Paris est la moins fréquentée en janvier et février, ce qui en fait la meilleure période pour visiter la Tour Eiffel.

Tokyo reçoit moins de monde de décembre à février, juin et juillet, car ce sont respectivement l'hiver et la saison des pluies. 

Nous vous recommandons de visiter en semaine lorsque les tours ouvrent pour le moins de monde. 

La Tour Eiffel est une attraction beaucoup plus populaire que le Tokyo Skytree au Japon. 

Conclusion : qui remporte le titre de la meilleure tour ?  

Comme ces deux tours offrent des expériences très différentes et sont situées dans des pays différents, nous vous recommandons fortement de visiter les deux tours.

Pour ceux qui ne peuvent pas visiter les deux et souhaitent vivre une journée romantique dans la ville culturelle de Paris, la Tour Eiffel est une excellente option. 

En revanche, pour les visiteurs intéressés par les bâtiments modernes et voyageant avec un budget limité, nous recommandons vivement le Tokyo Skytree au Japon.

Vous devez noter vos attentes et votre budget avant de planifier un voyage dans l’une ou l’autre de ces tours afin de vous assurer de vivre une expérience agréable.

FAQ entre Tour Eiffel et Tokyo Skytree 

Le tokyo skytree est-il plus haut que la tour eiffel .

Oui, le Tokyo Skytree s'élève à une hauteur de 2.722 pieds (634 mètres) tandis que la Tour Eiffel mesure 1,083 pieds (330 mètres). Ces deux structures offrent une vue panoramique et dégagée sur leurs villes respectives.

Skytree est-elle la plus haute tour du monde ?

La Tokyo Skytree est la deuxième plus haute tour du monde. La tour la plus haute est la Burj Khalifa à Dubaï. 

Pourquoi le Tokyo Skytree est-il si célèbre ? 

 Le Tokyo Skytree est non seulement connu pour sa hauteur, son architecture et ses magnifiques illuminations, mais également pour la stabilité de ses signaux de transmission vers la région de Kanto.

Les restaurants de la Tour Eiffel ou du Tokyo Skytree sont-ils meilleurs ?

Le choix dépend de vos préférences personnelles. La Tour Eiffel compte deux restaurants étoilés Michelin, Madame Brasserie et Jules Verne, qui servent les plus délicieuses spécialités de la cuisine française à base d'ingrédients locaux. Le restaurant Sky est une excellente option pour déguster des plats préparés avec une touche artisanale utilisant des techniques japonaises et françaises. 

Combien coûte l’ascension du Tokyo Skytree ?

La billet standard avec accès par ascenseur au Tembo Deck coûte 1,800 6 ¥ par personne. Les enfants de moins de XNUMX ans peuvent entrer gratuitement dans le Tokyo Skytree. 

Pouvez-vous voir le mont Fuji depuis Tokyo Skytree ?

 Oui, le mont Fuji peut être vu depuis le Tembo Deck et la Tembo Galleria du Tokyo Skytree lorsque le ciel est dégagé.

Quelle est la meilleure période pour visiter Tokyo Skytree ?

La Tokyo Skytree est la moins fréquentée à 10 heures et le soir après 8 heures, puisque la tour ferme à 9 heures. Nous vous recommandons fortement de prévoir une visite au coucher du soleil le soir. Il y a peut-être plus de monde à cette époque, mais les vues les plus spectaculaires de la ville peuvent être vues à ce moment-là. 

La Tour Eiffel a-t-elle plus de plateformes d'observation que le Tokyo Skytree ?

La Tour Eiffel offre aux visiteurs des zones d'observation sur les trois niveaux de la Tour, tandis que le Tokyo Skytree dispose de deux ponts d'observation. Les ponts du Tokyo Skytree sont bien plus hauts que ceux de la Tour Eiffel. 

Quelle tour parmi la Tour Eiffel et le Tokyo Skytree est idéale pour un rendez-vous romantique ?

 La Tour Eiffel de Paris offre l'expérience la plus romantique à tous les visiteurs et est idéale pour un rendez-vous romantique, car elle se dresse au milieu de la ville de l'Amour. Le Sommet est l'endroit idéal pour un rendez-vous romantique avec du champagne suivi d'un déjeuner ou d'un dîner dans l'un des restaurants de la Tour Eiffel.

D’où puis-je prendre des photos de Tokyo Skytree ?

 Certains des endroits offrant une vue imprenable sur Tokyo Skytree sont :

• Parc Sumida • Jetée d'Asakusa-Nitemmon • Pont Azumabashi  • Jukken Bridge et bien d'autres spots. 

La Tour Eiffel et le Tokyo Skytree ont-ils un sol en verre ?

 Le premier niveau de la Tour Eiffel et le Tembo Deck du Tokyo Skytree sont dotés d'un sol en verre permettant aux visiteurs de tester leur courage et d'avoir l'impression de marcher dans les airs d'une grande hauteur. 

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Tokyo Tower 東京タワー

• Published on : 21/11/2019
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With its dazzling red and its Eiffel Tower look, the Tokyo Tower is one of the symbols of the Japanese capital

The Tokyo Tower, emblem of the Japanese capital

Higher, lighter, more colourful... The Tokyo Tower was intended when it was created as a modernized version of the Eiffel Tower. Like the Iron Lady, her younger sister is a "must see" of the capital and one of its finest vantage points. It has now become the symbol of the capital.

Having become the symbol of the city, Tokyo Tower is located in the Minato district, in the heart of the Japanese capital....

The history of Tokyo Tower

Inaugurated in 1958 , the construction of the Tokyo Tower coincides with what some call the Japanese economic "miracle". The Tokyo Tower, or Tokyo Tower, symbolizes the spectacular regeneration of post-war Japan. His recurring appearances in the kaiju , the monster films very popular in the 1950s, contributed to his establishment in the Japanese collective imagination. Destroyed fictitiously by Godzilla , Mothra (the giant moth) and other King Kongs in the films, the Tokyo Tower remains one of the most effective means of setting a Tokyo scene.

Built in 1957 by the architect Tachū Naitō , the Tokyo Tower is 332.6 meters high : it is therefore taller than its Parisian sister. It weighs "only" 4000 tons , against the 10,000 of the Eiffel Tower. The steel that constitutes it comes partly from American tanks damaged during the Korean War. It was of course designed to withstand violent earthquakes but also the winds of typhoons .

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With her beautiful red and white dress, she can be spotted from afar among the buildings. The color of paint used is in fact international orange (the same as for the Golden Gate Bridge) in San Francisco), due to aviation safety rules. From a distance, this very dark orange hue passes for red...

From its construction, it was thought to be a radio tower, basically only for the NHK. Today, it still transmits 9 television signals and 5 radio signals. Even if it has today been surpassed by the very modern Tokyo SkyTree and its 634 meters high, the Tokyo Tower remains an emblem and a good point of view to admire the buildings of the city.

Tokyo Tower illuminations

Tokyo Tower is illuminated at night, and changes colors with the seasons. In winter, it is illuminated in orange, then, from July, it is illuminated in white. However, since Japan's entry into the Reiwa era in 2019 , it has also benefited from a brand new light, soberly titled "Diamond Veil". 268 colored LEDs are installed on 17 floors. They change color individually for an infinite number of combinations.

This new lighting is visible on Fridays and Saturdays from 8 p.m. to midnight, and its colors vary according to the month of the year. During the holidays or on the occasion of special events (new year, hanami...etc) specific themes are applied

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The tower has two floors hosting panoramic observatories , the first at 150 meters, the second at 250 meters.

The first platform can be reached via an elevator , or by climbing the 600 steps for the more athletic... This is where you can stand on the famous glass floor , which allows you to admire the ground at 145 meters under your feet. Subjects to vertigo, abstain!

The second platform, the highest, (the " Top Deck "), was renovated for two years and reopened in 2018. It is located just under the antenna of the tower.

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During the renovation, many mirrors and LED lights were installed, to give a typical Japanese "spaceship" effect. You should know that the visit to the Top Deck must necessarily follow a reservation , either taken in advance on the website (adult price 2800 yen, 23€), or directly on site (3000 yen, or around 25€). Tours depart every 15 minutes.

Finally, preferably choose a nice day for the visit. On a clear day, it is indeed possible to see Mount Fuji in the distance.

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Those who don't like the height can console themselves on the ground floor with a visit to the giant aquarium, souvenir shops and tea rooms, as well as a shopping center ("Foot Town") that hosts the base of Tokyo Tower. In 2015, the first theme park dedicated to One Piece was also installed there.

Not far from the Tokyo Tower, we advise you to pay a visit to the Zojo-ji temple which is readily displayed in photos next to the famous tower.

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12 Interesting Facts and Secrets About the Eiffel Tower

Explore the history, science, and secrets of Paris' most famous landmark.

The Eiffel Tower — or, la Tour Eiffel — has long been one of the world's most recognizable landmarks, symbolizing the romance and ingenuity of the City of Light . 

Designed as the centerpiece of the 1889 World's Fair, the Tower was meant to commemorate the centennial of the French Revolution and to show off France's modern industrial prowess on a world stage. 

And that it did. The tower's construction, finished after two years, two months, and five days, was considered a marvel of precision and speed. Gustave Eiffel's civil engineering firm used 7,300 tons of iron and 2.5 million rivets , and the result stood triumphant over the Champs de Mars, receiving more than two million visitors during the fair. 

The Tower’s now-famous silhouette has been  emulated around the world  in places like Las Vegas, Prague, Tianducheng, China, and, of course, Paris, Texas. The design wasn’t without its detractors , however — a "Protest against the Tower of Monsieur Eiffel,” signed by the likes of Guy de Maupassant, Alexandre Dumas fils , and other well-known artists, was published in the newspaper Le Temps before the project’s completion. The letter argued that the tower would be “a gigantic black factory chimney, its barbarous mass overwhelming and humiliating all our monuments and belittling our works of architecture, which will just disappear before this stupefying folly.”

In defiance of such protests, the Eiffel Tower did see the light of day and has stood the test of time. It remains one of the most visited monuments in the world, welcoming almost seven million visitors a year and more than 300 million people since its debut. It has changed over the years, with the addition of lighting, fresh coats of paint, and numerous installations that have come and gone. 

And there’s still more to this landmark than meets the eye. Despite the incredible number of people who have visited since it opened, La Dame de Fer still has a few secrets to share.  

There’s a penthouse apartment at the top.

Gustave Eiffel reserved the uppermost level of the tower for himself, where he hosted famous guests like Thomas Edison in a private apartment that he designed. The space has since been transformed into a recreation of Eiffel's office, complete with wax figures of himself, his daughter, and Edison, and it's open for the public to tour.

Gustave Eiffel didn’t design the tower.

While the tower is named for Eiffel, it was actually Maurice Koechlin and Emile Nouguier — two engineers who worked for his company — who designed the structure. They also commissioned French architect Stephen Sauvestre to work on the appearance of the project in order to quell public concerns about the harsh, utilitarian nature of the original design. They ultimately beat out more than 100 other projects in a contest to choose the main attraction of the World's Fair.  

The Eiffel Tower was supposed to be torn down after 20 years.

The tower was built with the intent of showing off France's industrial prowess during the World's Fair, but the plan was to tear it down after 20 years. However, Eiffel cleverly put a radio antenna and wireless telegraph transmitter in the tower. After proving radio’s usefulness to the government in 1910, Eiffel was granted a 70-year extension to his lease. By 1980, of course, the tower had become an indelible symbol of both Paris and France, and it was in no danger of demolition.

The Eiffel Tower was almost destroyed during World War II.

In August 1944, as the Nazis were losing control of occupied Paris, Adolf Hitler commanded his generals to level the city. Plans were drawn up to mine the Eiffel Tower with explosives. Thankfully, Allied troops swooped in before the order could be carried out. Subsequent air raids over Paris caused significant damage, but the Eiffel Tower survived the war intact.

The Eiffel Tower is a cousin of sorts to the Statue of Liberty.

As sculptor Frédéric-Auguste Bartholdi was designing “Liberty Enlightening the World”, he called upon his mentor, Eugène Viollet-le-Duc, to design the statue’s internal framework. After Viollet-le-Duc died in 1879, Bartholdi turned to Eiffel and Koechlin. They proved their iron expertise with Lady Liberty before moving on to the Iron Lady.

The Eiffel Tower has been home to both a post office and a theater. 

The tower has been home to several businesses throughout the years, many of which are now gone. These include the newspaper “Le Figaro”, which had an office on the second floor for six months during the 1889 World's Fair, a post office tucked into the first floor, and a wooden theater on the first floor designed by Sauvestre. 

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The Eiffel Tower doubled as a scientific laboratory.

Eiffel, an avid scientist, housed a meteorology lab on the tower's third floor. He was known to perform studies in physics and aerodynamics there, even building a wind tunnel at the foot of the structure. Eiffel opened the doors of the laboratory for other scientists to use for their experiments as well.

The Eiffel Tower moves.

The massive iron structure is wind resistant and will sway during a storm. Wind isn't the only thing that can make the enormous tower move, though — the heat of the sun causes the iron to expand , making the Tower grow a few centimeters during the summer months. The tower will also lean an average of six inches away from the sun, as the one side facing the direct light heats up faster than the other three sides.

The Eiffel Tower is covered in the names of scientists.

The names of French scientists and engineers working in the 19th century were not forgotten by history — not only are they attached to several Parisian streets, but 72 of them are also engraved on the Eiffel Tower. The tributes were painted over in the early 20th century, but thanks to a restoration effort in the late 1980s, they are once again visible. Eagle-eyed visitors can see names like Foucault, Dumas, and Perrier cut into the iron surrounding the tower's first floor.

It takes a lot of work to keep the Eiffel Tower looking good.

Every seven years, workers apply around 60 tons of paint to the tower. This not only keeps La Dame de Fer looking good, but it also helps keep the iron from rusting.

The Eiffel Tower’s sparkling lights are copyrighted art. 

The Tower’s first light show coincided with the International Exhibition of Modern Decorative and Industrial Arts in 1925. Automaker Andre Citröen financed a 200,000-bulb show that featured a shower of stars, alternating Zodiac symbols, comets, and (naturally) his car brand’s name at the finale. Another show, featuring 336 yellow-orange spotlights, came sixty years later , but the now-famous sparkling light show, consisting of 20,000 bulbs, first lit up the night sky New Year’s Eve 1999 to ring in the new millennium. While the Tower itself is in the public domain , its illumination is protected by copyright under French law . However, don’t call your lawyer just yet — this only applies to pictures taken for professional use. You’re free to share any personal pictures of the Eiffel Tower and its lights as you please.  

There’s a Champagne bar at the top.

If you're brave enough to climb the stairs to the top of the tower, reward yourself with a glass of Champagne from the Champagne Bar . There's nothing like a glass of bubbly with a spectacular view.

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Situé dans l’aile ouest du Palais de Tokyo, aux abords des quais et face à la Tour Eiffel, Monsieur Bleu retrouve sa place dans l’architecture d’origine rénovée, comme s’il avait toujours habité cet espace.

Il se mue en restaurant et devient l’adresse qui convient aussi bien aux dîners entre amis, aux déjeuners en famille, aux rencontres entre artistes, aux repas d’affaires, qu’aux nuits agitées.

Un espace cosmopolite et international pensé et dessiné par l’architecte Joseph Dirand. Un espace de vie pour déjeuner, picorer, rencontrer, partager ou encore danser.

Le must aux beaux jours ? Profiter d’une des plus belles terrasses parisiennes avec une vue imprenable sur la Tour Eiffel.

Monsieur Bleu propose une cuisine simple et élégante en respectant la saisonnalité des produits. Tout en revisitant les classiques, on retrouve chez Monsieur Bleu un attachement particulier à la cuisine française.

Une carte aux allures de restaurant chic à la française, où les plats traditions et les saveurs internationales cohabitent en sage harmonie.

Tous les week-ends, Monsieur Bleu propose  un brunch  100% fait maison pour régaler les lève-tard, les familles, les potes, les amoureux et les amis étrangers dans une ambiance décontractée et chaleureuse, avec une vue imprenable sur la Tour Eiffel.

Au menu, une carte variée spéciale brunch : viennoiseries chaudes, œufs en tous genres, gratin de pâtes à la truffe, burgers ou salades, granola maison, pancakes, pain perdu ! Le barman propose des créations vitaminées : mélange de fruits fraichement pressés et cocktails signatures.

Le week-end est placé sous le signe de la convivialité. Un moment idéal pour les familles et les plus petits qui seront pris en charge par une animatrice sur la mezzanine.

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Origins and Construction of the Eiffel Tower

It was for the 1889 Exposition Universelle , the date that marked the 100th anniversary of the French Revolution, that a great competition was launched in 1886.

The first digging work started on the 26th January 1887 . On the 31st March 1889, the Tower had been finished in record time – 2 years, 2 months and 5 days – and was established as a veritable technical feat .

• Une première version bien différente
• La construction
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• Le journaliste Émile Goudeau visitant le chantier au début de 1889 en décrit ainsi le spectacle.
• Les planches de Monsieur Eiffel
• Extrait de la "Protestation contre la Tour de M. Eiffel", 1887

Key figures

The construction schedule, the design of the eiffel tower.

The plan to build a tower 300 metres high was conceived as part of preparations for the World's Fair of 1889 .

The wager was to " study the possibility of erecting an iron tower on the Champ-de-Mars with a square base, 125 metres across and 300 metres tall ". Selected from among 107 projects, it was that of Gustave Eiffel, an entrepreneur, Maurice Koechlin and Emile Nouguier, both engineers, and Stephen Sauvestre, an architect, that was accepted.

Emile Nouguier and Maurice Koechlin , the two chief engineers in Eiffel's company, had the idea for a very tall tower in June 1884. It was to be designed like a large pylon with four columns of lattice work girders, separated at the base and coming together at the top , and joined to each other by more metal girders at regular intervals.

The tower project was a bold extension of this principle up to a height of 300 metres - equivalent to the symbolic figure of 1000 feet . On September 18 1884 Eiffel registered a patent "for a new configuration allowing the construction of metal supports and pylons capable of exceeding a height of 300 metres".

In order to make the project more acceptable to public opinion, Nouguier and Koechlin commissioned the architect Stephen Sauvestre to work on the project's appearance.

A quite different first edition

Sauvestre proposed stonework pedestals to dress the legs, monumental arches to link the columns and the first level, large glass-walled halls on each level, a bulb-shaped design for the top and various other ornamental features to decorate the whole of the structure. In the end the project was simplified, but certain elements such as the large arches at the base were retained, which in part give it its very characteristic appearance.

The curvature of the uprights is mathematically determined to offer the most efficient wind resistance possible. As Eiffel himself explains: "All the cutting force of the wind passes into the interior of the leading edge uprights. Lines drawn tangential to each upright with the point of each tangent at the same height, will always intersect at a second point, which is exactly the point through which passes the flow resultant from the action of the wind on that part of the tower support situated above the two points in question. Before coming together at the high pinnacle, the uprights appear to burst out of the ground, and in a way to be shaped by the action of the wind".

The construction

The assembly of the supports began on July 1, 1887 and was completed twenty-two months later.

All the elements were prepared in Eiffel’s factory located at Levallois-Perret on the outskirts of Paris. Each of the 18,000 pieces used to construct the Tower were specifically designed and calculated, traced out to an accuracy of a tenth of a millimetre and then put together forming new pieces around five metres each. A team of constructors, who had worked on the great metal viaduct projects, were responsible for the 150 to 300 workers on site assembling this gigantic erector set.

The rivet workers

All the metal pieces of the tower are held together by rivets, a well-refined method of construction at the time the Tower was constructed. First the pieces were assembled in the factory using bolts , later to be replaced one by one with thermally assembled rivets, which contracted during cooling thus ensuring a very tight fit. A team of four men was needed for each rivet assembled: one to heat it up, another to hold it in place, a third to shape the head and a fourth to beat it with a sledgehammer. Only a third of the 2,500,000 rivets used in the construction of the Tower were inserted directly on site.

The uprights rest on concrete foundations installed a few metres below ground-level on top of a layer of compacted gravel. Each corner edge rests on its own supporting block, applying to it a pressure of 3 to 4 kilograms per square centimetre , and each block is joined to the others by walls.

On the Seine side of the construction, the builders used watertight metal caissons and injected compressed air , so that they were able to work below the level of the water.

The tower was assembled using wooden scaffolding and small steam cranes mounted onto the tower itself.

The assembly of the first level was achieved by the use of twelve temporary wooden scaffolds, 30 metres high, and four larger scaffolds of 40 metres each.

"Sand boxes" and hydraulic jacks - replaced after use by permanent wedges - allowed the metal girders to be positioned to an accuracy of one millimetre.

On December 7, 1887 , the joining of the major girders up to the first level was completed. The pieces were hauled up by steam cranes, which themselves climbed up the Tower as they went along using the runners to be used for the Tower's lifts.

months to build the foundations

It only took five months to build the foundations and twenty-one to finish assembling the metal pieces of the Tower.

Considering the rudimentary means available at that period, this could be considered record speed. The assembly of the Tower was a marvel of precision , as all chroniclers of the period agree. The construction work began in January 1887 and was finished on March 31, 1889 . On the narrow platform at the top, Eiffel received his decoration from the Legion of Honour.

"A thick cloud of tar and coal smoke seized the throat , and we were deafened by the din of metal screaming beneath the hammer. Over there they were still working on the bolts: workmen with their iron bludgeons, perched on a ledge just a few centimetres wide, took turns at striking the bolts (these in fact were the rivets). One could have taken them for blacksmiths contentedly beating out a rhythm on an anvil in some village forge, except that these smiths were not striking up and down vertically, but horizontally, and as with each blow came a shower of sparks , these black figures, appearing larger than life against the background of the open sky, looked as if they were reaping lightning bolts in the clouds. "

Mr. Eiffel’s Blueprints

The following blueprints are copies of Gustave Eiffel’s originals, taken from the book La Tour de 300 mètres, Ed. Lemercier, Paris 1900

Debate and controversy surrounding the Eiffel Tower

Even before the end of its construction, the Tower was already at the heart of much debate. Enveloped in criticism from the biggest names in the world of Art and Literature, the Tower managed to stand its ground and achieve the success it deserved.

Various pamphlets and articles were published throughout the year of 1886, le 14 février 1887, la protestation des Artistes.

The "Protest against the Tower of Monsieur Eiffel", published in the newspaper Le Temps , is addressed to the World's Fair's director of works, Monsieur Alphand. It is signed by several big names from the world of literature and the arts : Charles Gounod, Guy de Maupassant, Alexandre Dumas junior, François Coppée, Leconte de Lisle, Sully Prudhomme, William Bouguereau, Ernest Meissonier, Victorien Sardou, Charles Garnier and others to whom posterity has been less kind.

Other satirists pushed the violent diatribe even further, hurling insults like : "this truly tragic street lamp" (Léon Bloy), "this belfry skeleton" (Paul Verlaine), "this mast of iron gymnasium apparatus, incomplete, confused and deformed" (François Coppée), "this high and skinny pyramid of iron ladders, this giant ungainly skeleton upon a base that looks built to carry a colossal monument of Cyclops, but which just peters out into a ridiculous thin shape like a factory chimney" (Maupassant), "a half-built factory pipe, a carcass waiting to be fleshed out with freestone or brick, a funnel-shaped grill, a hole-riddled suppository" (Joris-Karl Huysmans).

Once the Tower was finished the criticism burnt itself out in the presence of the completed masterpiece, and in the light of the enormous popular success with which it was greeted. It received two million visitors during the World's Fair of 1889.

" We come, we writers, painters, sculptors, architects, lovers of the beauty of Paris which was until now intact, to protest with all our strength and all our indignation, in the name of the underestimated taste of the French, in the name of French art and history under threat, against the erection in the very heart of our capital, of the useless and monstrous Eiffel Tower which popular ill-feeling, so often an arbiter of good sense and justice, has already christened the Tower of Babel. (...)

Is the City of Paris any longer to associate itself with the baroque and mercantile fancies of a builder of machines, thereby making itself irreparably ugly and bringing dishonour ? (...). To comprehend what we are arguing one only needs to imagine for a moment a tower of ridiculous vertiginous height dominating Paris,just like a gigantic black factory chimney, its barbarous mass overwhelming and humiliating all our monuments and belittling our works of architecture, which will just disappear before this stupefying folly.

And for twenty years we shall see spreading across the whole city, a city shimmering with the genius of so many centuries, we shall see spreading like an ink stain, the odious shadow of this odious column of bolted metal.

Gustave Eiffel’s Response

In an interview in the newspaper Le Temps of February 14 1887, Eiffel gave a reply to the artists' protest, neatly summing up his artistic doctrine:

"For my part I believe that the Tower will possess its own beauty . Are we to believe that because one is an engineer, one is not preoccupied by beauty in one's constructions, or that one does not seek to create elegance as well as solidity and durability ? Is it not true that the very conditions which give strength also conform to the hidden rules of harmony ? (...) Now to what phenomenon did I have to give primary concern in designing the Tower ? It was wind resistance.

Well then ! I hold that the curvature of the monument's four outer edges, which is as mathematical calculation dictated it should be (...) will give a great impression of strength and beauty , for it will reveal to the eyes of the observer the boldness of the design as a whole. Likewise the many empty spaces built into the very elements of construction will clearly display the constant concern not to submit any unnecessary surfaces to the violent action of hurricanes, which could threaten the stability of the edifice. Moreover there is an attraction in the colossal, and a singular delight to which ordinary theories of art are scarcely applicable ".

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The Best Hotels Near the Eiffel Tower

By Lauren Burvill

It's only natural that first-time visitors to  Paris  gravitate towards the Eiffel Tower—the 81-story wrought-iron tower is amongst the most recognizable buildings in the world, and thus a bucket-list sighting to tick off. Its location, though, on the Seine in the 7th arrondissement, is one of the city's biggest tourist hotspots and thus one of the biggest tourist traps. And while there are plenty of hotels nearby— Hotel Pullman  might have the closest location—these boltholes aren't typically amongst the  best hotels in Paris . For a standout stay that neighbors the tower, you're best to opt for an  Airbnb  ( this apartment is one of the top trending Airbnbs in Paris ) or venture a little further to a  Condé Nast Traveler  editor-approved hotel that's within easy (and scenic) walking distance. Here we round up our favorite hotels near the Eiffel Tower.

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Walking distance from the Eiffel Tower: 21 minutes

Situated off the Champs Elysées, this landmark hotel is a swish experience from the outset—staff in winter coats greet you by name every time you come and go, and the lobby is a flutter of pink ferns and white marble. The bedrooms are a sea of gold—thick curtains with cream tassels, swirly carpets, and gold-trimmed frames. The Four Seasons are renowned for being brilliant with families , and there’s nowhere in the hotel little ones aren’t welcome, including all three of the Michelin-starred restaurants . Le Cinq is the hottest table to secure with three Michelin stars—Parisians book months in advance to taste chef Christian Le Squer’s “foie gras like a pebble,” a truly beautiful trio of pebble-like pate poached in iodized vinegar broth. But there are two more stars to choose from—one at Italian Le George, which serves fluffy focaccia and crispy saffron arancini, and another at L’Orangerie for the fish and plant-based tasting menu. Downstairs, the basement spa is an instantly tranquil escape that feels a long way from the hustle at the foot of the Eiffel Tower, just a short walk away. A dream Parisian pied-a-terre. — Tabitha Joyce

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Think of this quietly decadent hotel on Avenue George V as a portal, or possibly even a break in the space-time continuum—one that can spirit you from Paris to Rome in the time it takes to order a croissant. Between the Gio Ponti artwork, plush Maxalto furniture, and even the dozen signature Italian pastries on offer, there’s more than a hint of the bel paese suffused into this high-polish Parisian hideaway. Close to Le Bristol and the Plaza Athénée on the so-called Golden Triangle, it’s the sort of place where patrons in Prada glasses might convene for an aperitivo at the backlit onyx bar to discuss the latest show at the Palais de Tokyo while nibbling on plump Castelvetrano olives and crumbly focaccia rings. Swiss businessmen swim morning laps in a semi-Olympic pool glimmering with malachite and gold mosaics.

There’s a certain pristine perfection to the place, which was a decade in the making. Italian architectural firm Antonio Citterio Patricia Viel led the renovation of a Seventies post office, extending the window openings over two floors—a nod to the Renaissance palaces designed by Andrea Palladio—and constructing the façade with the same pale ashlar masonry as Paris’s most recognizable monuments, including the Louvre and the Trocadéro. The food and drink, developed by science-driven chef Niko Romito and former Ritz mixologist Leonardo Zanini, is precise but unfussy—expect luscious spaghetti e pomodoro preceded by fizzy tequila cocktails. The Bulgari feels like a crisply sumptuous cocoon; a slice of high-fashion Italy that somehow fits just right into one of the world’s great hotel quarters. — Betsy Blumenthal

Monsieur George Hotel & Spa Arrow

Walking distance from the Eiffel Tower: 30 minutes

George Washington never went to Paris. The farthest he ever got from home was a short visit to Barbados . Yet the Parisians held him in sufficiently high esteem to erect two fine statues in his honor and to name a street after him, each of them in a notably posh part of the capital. Now the street dubbed Rue Washington in his memory has a hotel in a converted townhouse at number 17 that bears his name too: Monsieur George, a delicious bite-sized macaron of a place. Credit for the hotel’s deliciousness must go to its interior designer, Anouska Hempel, a woman of many talents and exceptional energy. Among her claims to fame is nothing less than the invention of the boutique hotel—an era-defining phenomenon that sprang into existence when she opened Blakes in London in 1978. Blakes was full of mirrors, velvet, and exotic flourishes suggestive of a well-traveled, sophisticated, possibly rather decadent way of life. And so is Monsieur George.

The mirrors, the velvet, and the exotic flourishes are very much in evidence—and it is testament to the enduring strength of the Hempel aesthetic that it all still works so nicely, that it all still seems so fun and fresh, sexy and chic. The rooms at Monsieur George, let it be said, are not large. Rather compact. Ask, therefore, for one of the suites, either the Marly, in the courtyard to the rear, a sort of miniature mews house with the bedroom upstairs and lots of clever partitions and screens; or the Franklin, on the sixth floor, an utterly unexpected white-on-white affair beneath the eaves, an essay in monochrome minimalism, more monastic than presidential—and only the more delightful for it. — SK

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The staid 16th arrondissement hasn’t exactly drawn visitors over the years. So it’s a testament to the cool factor of Evok Hotels that it can take a former mail-sorting facility in this bourgeois, residential district and make it le talk of Paris. After a four-year renovation overseen by designer Philippe Starck, the resulting hotel is as much about a lifestyle as a place to crash. For one thing, the buzzing restaurant draws fashionable locals starting at breakfast and continuing until the early hours with its patisserie, plates-to-share, and potent drinks. A terrace bar lures the pretty people. The subterranean fitness club channels a Thirties boxing club and had a waiting list the minute it opened. Even the swimming pool has a killer sound system. The party continues in the rooms, each with its own mini-concept store (the mini-bar is so 2018), stocked with pre-made cocktails by the Avantgarde Spirits Company. The design smacks of Starck’s typical sassy eclecticism: walls covered in rich rosewood and leather, African masks and Masai-style beadwork, and in the bathrooms, there are potted cacti next to sinks hewn from unfinished blocks of marble. Who knew that the 16th of all places would become the city’s next hip address?

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Hôtel Plaza Athénée, Dorchester Collection Arrow

Walking distance from the Eiffel Tower: 19 minutes

Sheer luxury hits you in its grandest form at the Plaza Athénée, one of the best hotels in Paris. Immortalized as the glamorous backdrop in the season finale of Sex and The City , the hotel has 145 spacious rooms and 43 suites, all impeccably furnished—some in Louis XVI and Regency style (six floors) and others in Art Deco style (two floors). Some rooms overlook Avenue Montaigne, and others face onto a peaceful internal courtyard, where an ice-skating rink is erected in winter. Rooms are beautifully decorated, with elegant furnishings, marble bathrooms, and every comfort imaginable: from plasma screen TVs and high-speed Internet access to a pillow menu, hypo-allergenic linens, and the Berluti Service, bespoke grooming for the well-being of your shoes. The sleek bar serves some of the best cocktails in Paris; all perused on mini hand-held digital screens by an improbably glamorous clientele.

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PARIS — Try and come for Taylor Swift's job. The superstar is playing a four-night stint in Paris, jumpstarting the 18-city European leg of the Eras Tour , and she may have drawn more Americans to France than the upcoming Olympics.

Jack Ezon, the CEO of Embark Beyond , a luxury travel agency based in New York City, said the Swift is generating five times the bookings as the summer games, as first reported in the Strait Times .

Although there is still time to arrange trips for the Olympics, held from July 26–Aug. 11, Ezon said his company has booked more than 200 Parisian vacations for Swifties. The average stay is three nights, and a third of the reservations are for mothers and daughters.

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Swift changed up her three-plus-hour show to incorporate her 11th studio album, "The Tortured Poets Department." She's been working on the change for 8-9 months , since the singer-songwriter took a two-month break in fall 2023 to premiere her concert movie to theaters and release "1989 (Taylor's Version)." The updates have driven up excitement and demand for the Eras Tour with American fans wanting to see the modified show.

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"The tickets to go to Indianapolis are like $5,000 apiece," says Stephanie Gottschalk waiting in line for the second Paris show with her daughter Brooklynn. "For us to fly here, stay in the hotel and buy the tickets was about $5,000 total. So half the price. And we got to experience Europe. We got to go to the Eiffel Tower and create memories that we're going to remember for the rest of our lives."

Dressed in "Bejeweled" outfits, the Gottschalks were already planning another trip back to Europe to see the record-breaking tour again.

"We've already started looking into Switzerland," Stephanie says. Swift will play in Zürich's Stadion Letzigrund for two nights July 9-10.

The Eras Tour will head back to the U.S. in the fall with October and November shows in Miami, New Orleans and Indianapolis. As of Saturday, the cheapest U.S. ticket on resale site StubHub.com was $1,615 for New Orleans. The most expensive VIP seat was worth $11,701 for Miami.

Global impact felt

The Swift Effect — a boost to local, state and national economies — was felt during the first year of the Eras Tour. According to Bloomberg Economics, Swift's concerts contributed $4.3 billion to America's gross domestic product. In Japan, the massive concert is estimated to have pumped $228 million (¥34.1 billion) into the country with $162.7 million (¥24.3 billion) going directly to Tokyo. In Australia, Swift was expected to sell $66 million worth of merchandise . Edwin Tong, Singapore politican and minister for culture, community and youth, said the country paid Swift $2-3 million dollars to exclusively play in the country.

Swift will perform Sunday night in La Défense Arena in Paris before heading to Stockholm, Sweden.

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