Chef Thierry Marx serves up French cuisine on the first level of the Eiffel Tower at Madame Brasserie, a name that references the height in meters of the restaurant's kitchen from the ground. Highlights of the 2-story eatery include a modern design surrounded by glass windows, which allow you to take in views of Paris and the tower's intricate metal architecture while you dine.
Eating at Madame Brasseriel is one of the best ways to escape the tower's crowds and get more out of your visit. You can sit down and relax before or after heading up to the Eiffel Tower's second level or summit for the requisite look down on the city (which may require an additional ticket purchase). Make your lunch or dinner reservation directly with Madame Brasserie, or take a tour that combines your meal with other Parisian experiences such as a Seine River cruise, a city tour, a show at the Moulin Rouge, or a trip to Versailles.
The restaurant is not available for drinks only; you must have a full meal.
Large bags are not permitted at the tower.
The restaurant is accessible for guests with limited mobility.
Walking, taxi, and public transit are the best ways to reach the Eiffel Tower, located in the 7th arrondissement on the banks of the Seine. By public transport, head to the Bir-Hakeim, Trocadéro, or Ecole Militaire metro station or the Champ de Mars–Tour Eiffel RER station. Upon arrival, if you have a booking, go to the restaurant welcome desk on the esplanade to receive a priority-access ticket for the elevator.
The restaurant is open daily for lunch and dinner. You may want to select one or the other based on the environment you're looking for—lunch is more casual and kid-friendly with light meals served in a picnic-style basket, known as a chic picnic, while dinner features a more sophisticated atmosphere and dishes.
It may seem that visiting the Eiffel Tower consists simply of riding up to the viewing platforms, taking photos, and heading back down. But this is far from the truth. In addition to 58 Tour Eiffel on the first level, there's an immersive show and interactive exhibits. The second level features shops and Le Jules Verne by Alain Ducasse, while the summit is home to Gustave Eiffel's restored office and the Champagne Bar. Perhaps most interesting is the backstage tour, during which you can get a look at the 1889 machinery used to operate the tower’s lifts.
