The best places to admire the Eiffel Tower

Gliding along the river offers a constantly shifting perspective on the capital. Aboard a sightseeing boat, the Eiffel Tower appears alongside the Louvre, Notre-Dame, the Invalides, and the Orsay Museum. After nightfall, when the tower lights up, the spectacle from the water is unforgettable. Bring a camera: the reflection on the Seine is among the most beautiful views of the monument.

On the 56th floor, the observatory of the Montparnasse Tower delivers a sweeping panorama of Paris and a remarkable view of the Eiffel Tower.

The Quai Branly Museum reveals the Iron Lady from several angles: the garden, the rooftop restaurant Les Ombres, and the Café Jacques on the ground floor each frame the monument differently.

In the heart of Paris, the Tuileries Garden combines manicured landscapes with a serene atmosphere. During the summer season and the Christmas market, a large Ferris wheel rises above the trees, offering panoramic views of the city and a striking sight of the Eiffel Tower. It is a fine spot to capture memorable images of the capital.

Perched atop the Montmartre hill, the Sacré-Cœur Basilica opens onto breathtaking views of Paris. From here the Eiffel Tower stands clearly against the sky, distinct from the buildings surrounding it.

The vast green expanse of the Champ-de-Mars stretches at the foot of the tower and is the ideal place to grasp its sheer scale. Spread out a blanket, picnic on the lawn, and photograph the monument from below.

The Trocadéro gardens, just below the Palais de Chaillot and facing the Warsaw Fountain, provide one of the most iconic head-on views of the Eiffel Tower.

Climbing the steps to the top of Notre-Dame rewards visitors with a sweeping view over Paris, with the Eiffel Tower on the horizon. It is a more contemplative way to take in the city.

Made famous by cinema, the Bir-Hakeim Bridge on the Quai de Grenelle in the 15th arrondissement is a favorite among photographers for its framing of the tower through its metal arches.