Now playing Next Destinations Skip the Eiffel Tower: Europe's under-the-radar sites you have to see Europe's capitals are full of famous tourist attractions - but that doesn't mean you should visit them. Here's where to go instead. 21/04/2023
Now playing Next Design Culture Re-View: A look back at this day in history It's the 134th anniversary of the Eiffel Tower's opening. To celebrate, we look back on its place in French culture. 31/03/2023
Now playing Next Travel News Is it safe to travel to France as pension protests continue? Massive strikes and protests have been taking place across the country, often at short notice. 29/03/2023
Now playing Next Green News Eiffel Tower switches off as France fears winter energy shortages Paris’ iconic landmark no longer shines bright late into the night. As France and the rest of Europe fear energy shortages this winter, the Eiffel Tower will now switch off its lights before midnight. 26/09/2022
Now playing Next Green News How France’s new energy rules for buildings aim to set a good example Paris mayor Anne Hidalgo announced new measures yesterday to bring the City of Light in line with Macron's plans for energy sobriety. 13/09/2022
Now playing Next Biztech news A trip to Niagara Falls for €2? The metaverse could make it happen Will tourists flock to VR City, a new virtual destination with famous world landmarks - or will they save up to visit the real thing in person? 08/08/2022
Now playing Next no comment Eiffel Tower glows pink for breast cancer awareness Eiffel Tower glows pink for breast cancer awareness 02/10/2021
Now playing Next no comment France tightrope star stuns in Eiffel tower walk French tightrope walker Nathan Paulin performs between the Eiffel Tower and Theatre National de Chaillot in Paris. "It was not as easy as I thought," he says after completing the 600-meter walk on a slackline. 19/09/2021
Now playing Next France Eiffel Tower reopens for business after nine-month COVID hiatus A cap of 13,000 people are allowed to visit the Parisian landmark per day - half of the number usually expected. 16/07/2021
Now playing Next Travel News What are Europe’s top 10 eco-friendly tourist attractions? Attractions across Europe were ranked for their sustainability credentials. 30/10/2020
Now playing Next France Police investigate after two women stabbed under Eiffel Tower French police are investigating after two women were stabbed on Sunday near the Eiffel Tower in Paris, in an altercation involving racist insults. 21/10/2020
Now playing Next no comment France brought to a near-standstill as enormous strike gets underway Unions across France launched open-ended strikes on Thursday over the government's plan to overhaul its retirement system. 05/12/2019
Now playing Next France Huge painting unveiled near Eiffel Tower to support migrant rescuers French street artist Saype hand-sprayed a series of clasped hands across the 15,000 square metres of the Champs de Mars. 15/06/2019
Now playing Next no comment Thrill-seekers take 90 kph zipline ride off Eiffel Tower Volunteers jumped off a platform hanging from the second floor of the Eiffel Tower on Tuesday for a thrilling ride down an 800 meter zipline. All of the volunteers wore a pair of goggles, so they were able to admire the Paris skyline as they sped down the zipline at over 90 kilometers per hour. 29/05/2019
Now playing Next France Watch: Thrill-seekers take 90 kph zipline ride off the Eiffel Tower Another 260 people who entered an online draw will have their chance to fly over the French capital tomorrow. 29/05/2019
Now playing Next France Eiffel Tower evacuated after man climbs on structure It's not the first time people attempt to climb on the Tower's structure: in 1996, a man reached the top in 45 minutes. 20/05/2019
Now playing Next France Watch: Eiffel Tower celebrates 130th anniversary with laser show Rising 324 metres, the "Iron Lady" was designed by engineer Gustave Eiffel for the 1889 Universal Exhibition. 16/05/2019
Now playing Next France Runner scales Eiffel Tower's 1,665 steps in under eight minutes Taking place in one of the world's most visited monuments, the Eiffel Tower Vertical race is a unique running event. 14/03/2019
Now playing Next world news #TruthNeverDies: Ending impunity for crimes against journalists The Eiffel Tower’s lights were switched off in a minute of silence to remember murdered journalists and to mark the International Day to End Impunity for Crimes against Journalists. 02/11/2018
Now playing Next France Visitors denied access to Eiffel Tower World tourist attraction the Eiffel Tower closed again on Thursday due to a dispute between workers and management 02/08/2018
