Eiffel Tower can not take pictures at night. Night views from the Eiffel Tower Features of the main attraction of Paris

Photographing the Eiffel Tower at night is actually illegal. And that's why…
Ah, Evening Paris. Your stomach is full of good bread, good cheese and good wine. Now you look at the Eiffel Tower: her lights flicker and dancing in the night sky. But if you think to climb the camera, then think about it again. Snopes, Online checking site, just confirmed that the use of photos of the Eiffel Tower, removed at night, is illegal. (There are other breathtaking facts)

According to the current French legislation, it is quite possible to photograph the evening light display of the Eiffel Tower. However, the dissemination of this photo through Facebook or Instagram can lead you to litigation.

But happy tourists, as a rule, do not know anything about it. But breathe easier. You can legally photograph during the day, because the Eiffel Tower is a public space. That's just the evening light display, installed on the tower in 1985 by Pierre Bido, belongs to the artist and is protected by copyright.

De La Tour Eiffel, which owns and manages the tower, confirms: "Rights for publishing photos of the illuminated Eiffel Tower must be obtained from Société d'Exploitation de la Tour Eiffel." Using photos of the illuminated Eiffel Tower without permission of France can become a potential target for lawyers. The rate on what you did not know this does not work. (These amazing international laws that travelers do not guess).

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Your photos on Facebook are probably safe if you use them only for personal purposes. But this is a waste of time, every time to light the Eiffel Tower, if tourists cannot click the photo, right?

Every year, "Western values" is all better protected by laws, turning them into complete insanity * ...

According to the Société d'Exploitation de la Tour Eiffel, according to the Société D'Exploitation De La Tour Eiffel, which the highlight of the Eiffel Tower is recognized as a artistic work. Photographing at night and divided the pictures taken by snapshots, as it violates the copyright and contradicts the norms of European legislation in this area. Those who wish to remove the main attraction of Paris at night, should receive permission from the management company.

Société d'Exploitation De La Tour Eiffel is managed by the Tower of Justice De La Tour Eiffel on its website about the persecution of photographers' violators. Yes, the video shooting is also prohibited. The rationale is the same iron as the tower itself - the backlight of the Eiffel Tower is the artist's author's work, and therefore is protected by the law on copyright protection. You can photograph the tower only during the daytime when the backlight is turned off and the "author's work" is not visible.

The Sun's British newspaper specifically explains to tourists from Misty Albion that the eiffel tower's pictures taken at night can not be published even on social networks - even after a long time, you may be judged for violation of copyright.

It is impossible to evaluate such laws in the right mind. After all, any person who built his home and decorated it, may require the same. Moreover, any man who came to the street is entitled to claim compensation for damage from entering the frame - each is dressed, combed and painted in accordance with its own author's design. The same applies to photographing someone else's dog, for example. Yes, what is there to speak - graffiti on the walls of houses and even the photographed advertising poster fall under the copyright - to watch it, but not dare to take pictures.

If this is true European values, then they would be good there and remained.

P.S. Photo used in the material Photo of the Eiffel Tower is taken from the Ukrainian resource (http://globustour.com.ua/upload/file3007.jpg). All claims - in Kiev.

* - Marammus, the state of complete decline of psychophysical activity. The domestic name of the symptoms of senile dementia (seenile dementia), Alzheimer's disease.

Often on the right side. About how to find this monumental structure in the capital itself and how to climb the iron lady, we will tell you in this article.

Ticket price Eiffel Tower

Since you are going to Paris and read this article, then surely you are going to visit, right? Therefore, let's start with the most important - from the tickets.

Their cost depends on several factors: from the level to which you want to rise, from the way of lifting and from the age of the visitor. Until 4 years, a visit to one of the main symbols of the capital is absolutely free. A children's ticket is needed from 4 to 11 years, from 12 to 24 there is a youth rate.

Tickets can be purchased in advance on the official website (usually 2 months before the trip) or by this link.

Queues on the Eiffel Tower

Instead of standing in line, better walk around the tower. "Around the Eiffel Tower" is called one of our cognitive audiogide in Paris.

Eiffel Tower

Eiffel Tower is open to visit in the summer from 9 am to 0:45, during the remaining seasons - from 9:30 to 23:45. We advise you to climb the tower in the evening, when fewer tourists. But in this case, you will see only the night Paris, although it is also stunningly good and brilliant.

Many tourists are counting on what they will come to the discovery and no other other than them will not wake up. Here, of course, the opposite effect works - the longest queues in the morning.

Where is the Eiffel Tower?

Unfortunately, there is no metro under the tower. But there is a 10-minute walk from: Trocadéro (6 and 9 branches) and Bir-Hakeim (6 metro branch) or RER C Champ de Mars - Tour Eiffel.

Which will unambiguously help in finding a specific address and making a route, so this is a card and a guide available for iPhone and Android. . And the audio guide is indispensable for those who first found themselves in Paris or simply still unfamiliar to him and want to learn a lot of new things in the process. It can be found both on the App Store and on Google Play. Go on the links - you will not regret!

AudiObids and guidebooks for Paris from the site

Since 2000, Eiffel Tower is illuminated with gold lights. True, some changes sometimes happen. For example, in honor of France's presidency in the European Union, it shone blue, and in solidarity with women, sick breast cancer, her was highlighted with pink.

The main illumination of the Iron Lady turns on with the beginning of the dark. But every hour (in winter from 9 pm, in the summer of 10), additional flickering lights light up. Such a representation lasts 3 minutes. The last time the light bulbs are lit at 1:00.

Where to eat on the Eiffel Tower?

The Eiffel Tower - Graceful and majestic symbol of France, Paris - Country Pearls. Interestingly, many Parisians are far from delighted with her. Many of them had to accept her existence. It surprised me somewhat, because it is really unique and causes a huge admiration. At night, the construction lights up with a variety of bright and fascinating lights.

• Best pictures Find at night

Features of Paris's main attraction

• Consists of the Eiffel Tower of three levels. The entrance to the main attraction of Paris is paid. The amount of payment depends on which levels you would like to get. By the way, the ticket seller was a Russian woman.

At the first and second level, you can climb both on foot and with the help of an elevator. But on the third level of tourists deliver only with the help of an elevator. I can say that the third level is impressive most! You can see the photos that only confirm it.

Third level

1. I will begin, perhaps, from the most recent level of the Eiffel Tower. On the third platform Located an observation deck, as well as many restaurants and cafes. Her height it is 274 meters.

Special and tremendous interest to me made up the famous restaurant called "Jules Verne" or "Jules Verne"located in a glass gallery. I note that if you plan to dine here, you should reserve a table in advance, since the number of tourists who wish to admire the beauties of Paris. In general, this gastronomic restaurant is designed for 120 seats.

Second and first levels

• You can climb on these levels yourself.without using an elevator. To do this, you will have to overcome a rather large number of steps. The first and second levels include many restaurants, souvenir shops and cafes.

On the first floor there is a ticket for the sale of tickets, information booth with different useful information and four souvenir shops. Here is a buffet, and if you join the excursion group, you can see the offices where the hydraulic machines are located, which raised the elevator to the top of the Eiffel Tower.

From the second level, a beautiful panorama on the form of Paris opens. From the second level, you can see many pictures that are a bit, but convey the feeling of delight.

• The cost to rise to the tower: 15 euros (it will be necessary to defend a huge queue)

Many have a question when the Eiffel Tower lights up, local time it happens at 21.00, when it starts to darken. In Paris, this happens around 20.00 to 21.00. But it is better to come to 19.00

Night charm

Photo and videoI suggest you to view the menu on the right, you can see all the charm of the sights of Paris. You can also see the scheme of the world famous tower. Of course, the photo does not transmit the beauty as the video, however, it makes it possible to consider everything in detail.

Without harm to the structure, 10 thousand and 400 people can accommodate at one moment. There are a lot of tourists here who wish to enjoy the night-view of Paris, as well as from a bird's eye view to admire the main attractions of the city. Therefore, be prepared to simultane in the queue for more than one hour.

Much time color Eiffel Tower changed from red-brown shades in yellow tones. However, over the past few decades, it was officially derived, and then patented the color called "Brown-Eiffel". Night illumination has been operating since 1990. The last change occurred in 2003, and since then the Eiffel Tower envelops 40 thousand wires and about 20 thousand light bulbs. Look at the pictures on the right, and you will see for which Paris visit a huge number of tourists annually.

The Eiffel Tower

One of the most famous attractions in the world, Eiffel Tower (La Tour Eiffel) symbolizes Paris. Before arriving here, visitors have a bright image of this monument, which can be seen in a postcard, film or on a barrel, but the Eiffel Tower is still amazing. This masterpiece of architectural achievements takes off to a height of 320 meters. The feat of ingenuity, the structure of 8,000 metal parts is kept together by 2.5 million rivets. Despite its massive weight, the Eiffel Tower has an air lattice design with the seeming ease of ballerina. The elegant tower is also known as the "iron lady".

Gustave Eifel created a tower as a temporary exhibit for the World Exposure (World Fair) in 1889. At that time it was considered Belm. Famous writers and artists, including Charles Garnier and Alexander Duma, protested against his presence. Although the tower was calculated for 20 years, its utility as radioantine provided her survival. Eiffel Tower has become the most recognized feature of Panhouse panorama, and for tourists a visit is one of the most popular city attractions.

See also: Where to stay near Eiffel Tower

pillars

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Four massive columns at the base support all the weight of the tower with a height of 320 meters, 10,100 tons. Engineer Gustave Eifel decided to build his metal monument, not a heavy stone, which was used at one time for the construction of churches, the highest monuments of the day. As the weight of the tower is so well distributed across the carcass, the base succeeds in providing a monument even with strong winds. At the ground level, the pressure is only four kilograms per square centimeter, approximately the same pressure that adults is normalized on the seat seat.

Giant poles give an amazing first impression, they are much more than one could expect, and are spacious enough to accommodate the post office (South Pillar) and four elevators. Ticket office Located on Esplanade between the West and South Pillars. Also at the foot of the columns are souvenir shops and cafeteria. If there is an entrance ticket, take one of three lifts From the Northern Pillars (Piece of Nord), the Eastern Pillars (Firer EST) or Western Pillars (OEEST Pillars) to climb the first level. (South table - a private elevator in the restaurants of Jules Verne). Enjoy the exciting walk on the elevator or reach the first level.

First level

First level of Christina / Photo changed

Climb the elevator or climb at 360 steps to the first level, from where a beautiful view of Paris monuments opens (although the panoramas are not so wide as at higher levels). This level gives visitors a good idea of \u200b\u200bthe metal structure under the open sky of the tower. At an altitude of 57 meters on the viewing platform, transparent floor and glass pavilions are presented to demonstrate sensational panoramas. More than 2000 square meters of external space for viewing allow you to relax and enjoy the scene.

At this level, there are public toilets, a souvenir shop, a museum, an exhibition dedicated to the 120th anniversary of the Tower, and Cineiffel Theaterwith an educational film filled with fascinating facts about the history of the Eiffel Tower. There is even a post office that will print your mail with a special post stamp. The round gallery offers stunning views and includes Panoramic tables, points of view that allow visitors to find certain monuments in Paris.

Enjoy dinner or dinner in this incredible setting on 58 tour Eiffel Restaurant, Lunch is a relaxed, served in a picnic style; Dinner is a more formal beer restaurant with traditional French cuisine. Another option is cafeteria Which is open for lunch and offers a wide selection of snacks, salads, sandwiches, pizzas and pastries.

Second level

Second level Jean-Pierre Dalbra / Photo Changed

At an altitude of 115 meters at the second level, a beautiful view of the city landscape of Paris opens. Buildings along the Seine River can be easily distinguished (whereas at the top level the attractions seem so small at a distance). To get to the second floor, sit on the elevator or climb 704 steps from the ground level. At the second level there are public toilets, souvenir shops and cafeteria As at the first level. There is also Story window which describes the construction of the Eiffel Tower and Visionwhich provides an exciting panoramic view of the attractions below, is ideal for the photo operator (but not for those who are afraid of heights). Looking for the final Paris experience? Treat yourself to food in incomparable Restaurant Jules Verse, This gastronomic restaurant marked with a star in Michelin offers a kitchen of the famous French chef Alain Ducass. Mixing a classic French culinary heritage with a modern twist, the kitchen is as impressive as the types. Be sure to book in advance (a few months ahead of schedule). Take a private elevator with a southern pillar, which leads directly to the restaurant.

Official website: www.lejulyseverne-paris.com/en

Upper level

Not for the faint of heart, the upper level of the Eiffel Tower stands on a dizzying altitude of 276 meters. The vertex of the Eiffel Tower continues a few meters above, and the radioanten reaches 320 meters. To get to the top level, sit on the elevator from the second level. There are two viewing platforms, one is under the roof, and the other is an open-air for exciting height at altitude. Breakforms are more compact than the first and second levels, and are definitely not suitable for those who are afraid of heights. From sightseeing platforms, you can enjoy stunning panoramic views that stretch up to 70 kilometers on a clear day. Pay attention to how small other Paris monuments look from this height. The 70-meter Tower of Notre Dame is 200 meters below this observation deck.

Top level includes The Office of Gustav Eiffel, which appears in the initial state. The wax figures models show that Gustav Eiffel and his daughter Claire are found with Thomas Edison. From different points on viewing platforms, Panoramic maps Denote the most symbolic monuments in Paris and the height of each building. There is even Altimeter Where visitors can measure their accurate height.

Eiffel Tower at night

Eiffel Tower at night floor / photo changed

To assess the various aspects of the most famous landmark of Paris, be sure to visit both in the evening and day. Eiffel Tower is the most charming after sunset when it is lit Gold lighting Which glows from the lights located inside the tower frame. The effect is really magical. Gold lighting was created by electrician and engineer Pierre Bido in 1985. Since the Millennium, the tower showed a special light show, which is superimposed on gold lighting. Every night, per hour from sunset up to 1 hour, Lighthouse The light is characterized by rotation 360 °, and Spark plug Glitter for five minutes. The SPARKLING Lights system consists of 20,000 light bulbs and 25 climbers are required for the installation during a five-month period. The budget of this sparkling light installation exceeded 4.5 million euros. This show Sparkling Light continues daily. Energy-saving 6-watts light bulbs reduce energy consumption, making the show more stable.

Best seats for photos

Best seats for photos

For those who want the perfect photo of themselves with the Eiffel Tower in the background, there are two excellent options: across the river from the Eiffel Tower Place du Trocadero. Offers an excellent point of view. Closer to the tower Champs Elysees Also provides a good background for photos. From any of these places it is easy to take pictures that it will become a crowded memory of the visit. Ideal time to take pictures in front of the Eiffel Tower - in the morning or late in the evening.

Where to stay near the Eiffel Tower

• Paris Peninsula: 5-star luxury, luxury of the old world, Oscar de la rent, Six restaurants, Luxury spa, Indoor pool.
• Hotel La Tamise - Esprit de France: 4-star boutique hotel, stylish decor, wonderful staff, comfortable beds, a delicious breakfast with fresh pastries.
• Hotel Joke - Astotel: medium pricing, excellent value, unusual decor, free minibar, excellent service.
• Hotel Darcet: Budget hotel, close to excellent shops and restaurants, attentive staff, free tea and coffee, impeccable rooms.

Tips and tours: how to make most of your visit to the Eiffel Tower

• Tours in the Eiffel Tower: Skip the entrance lines, the length of which can reach four hours, in a two-hour ticket ticket to the priority of the Eiffel Tower with a host tour, which allows you right on the elevators leisurely look at the sights of Paris, when you learn some of their story from your guide. Or you can combine a few of the best tourist attractions in a four-hour Parisian city tour, a cruise on the Sena River and the Eiffel Tower, a great introduction to the city, as you can see, and learn about the sights such as the Champs Elysees and the Triumphal Arch from your bus with air conditioning and other Visitors from a relaxing cruise vessel, ending with a panoramic view from the second level of the Eiffel Tower.
• Tickets: Prices vary depending on the type of visiting. A ticket on the elevator allows you to visit the first and second floor. The price increases if it includes a visit to the top floor. In order not to wait for the queue, you can buy tickets online at a minimum a day before your visit.
• Avoiding crowd: With the family of millions of visitors in the year of Eiffel Tower is one of the most visited monuments in the world, so the lines may be for hours. They are the shortest until 9 am, after 6 pm (in the summer, the Eiffel Tower is open later in the evening) and outside the season.
• Climbing the Eiffel Tower: You can skip the lift lifting, climbing the stairs, retaining several euros. Keep in mind that there are 360 \u200b\u200bsteps to the first level and another 344 steps (only 704 steps) to the second level. Upper level is not available on the stairs.
• See your values: Pickpockets know that this is the main tourist attraction of Paris, and, unfortunately, thefts occur here, especially in crowded areas and elevators. Be sure to attach the camera strap to avoid removal from the viewing platforms.
• Availability: All three levels are available on the elevator.
• How to get to the Eiffel Tower:Take the metro station to Bir-Hakim or Trocadero or RER to Marsha on Marseta - Eiffel Tower. Take a bus 82 or 42 before stopping Tour Eiffel or take 82, 87 or 69 to stop Champs De Mars. The batobe on the Siena River throws passengers to Port de la Bourdonna, within walking distance of the Eiffel Tower. The most convenient parking is located in QUAI Branly car park, 300 meters from the Eiffel Tower.