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Orages à Paris : l’incroyable cliché de la tour Eiffel frappée par la foudre

Alors qu’un orage a touché Paris dans la nuit de samedi à dimanche, un photographe a immortalisé la tour Eiffel frappée par la foudre, nous offrant des images spectaculaires.

C’est sans doute l’un des clichés de l’année. Alors qu’un orage s’est abattu sur la capitale dans la nuit de samedi à dimanche, la foudre a frappé la Dame de fer aux alentours de 3h30 du matin ce dimanche.

Le photographe Bertrand Kulik a réussi à immortaliser cet impact impressionnant depuis le XVe arrondissement de la capitale pour nous offrir de magnifiques clichés, qu’il a partagés sur les réseaux sociaux ce dimanche.

3h30 ce matin. Joli coup de foudre sur la tour Eiffel. Photos prises avec mes 2 boitiers depuis le 15ème. #meteovilles #keraunos #weather #toureiffel #mairiedeparis #villedeparis #love #LightningStrikes #weatherchannel #orage pic.twitter.com/UedBC9jAWG — Kulik Bertrand (@ptrenard) June 18, 2023

Ce photographe habitué à réaliser ce type de photos a indiqué au Parisien avoir une collection de nombreux impacts de foudre sur la tour Eiffel. « Cette nuit, j’ai surveillé les cartes radar pour être bien préparé. J’ai quasiment fait une nuit blanche », nous a-t-il confié. Pour réaliser ces deux clichés, Bertrand Kulik a utilisé deux boîtiers avec des optiques différentes afin d’avoir un plan large et un plan plus rapproché.

Ce n’est pas la première fois qu’un éclair frappe la tour Eiffel . L’année dernière, également au mois de juin, plusieurs photographes amateurs avaient posté des images du sommet de la Dame de fer frappé par la foudre sur les réseaux sociaux.

De nouvelles précipitations ainsi que des orages sont attendus dans de nombreux départements français ce dimanche, avec notamment de la grêle et de fortes rafales de vent attendues dans certaines zones. Météo France a inscrit en vigilance orange 44 départements.

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How much does it cost to visit the eiffel tower.

To check the prices for the Eiffel Tower, please visit this page on the official Eiffel Tower site . The Eiffel Tower online ticket office provides the official prices. The adult price applies to adults 25 years and over.  There are discount rates for young people (12-24 years old), children (4-11 years old) and for those with disabilities. Admission is free for children under 4 years old. The price of the ticket varies upon how you go up (elevator and/or stairs) and the destination (2nd floor or the upper floor) you select. 

The desired visit date is not available, what should I do?

Certain days (weekends, days during peak season between July and August) are in high demand and we sell out quickly, especially for e-tickets for the top floor, which are the most popular. If you are flexible, select another date that is shown as available. The dates marked in orange indicate that the last tickets are available. Lined out or grayed out dates are no longer available. If there is no more online availability, note that tickets to visit the Eiffel Tower are also sold on site at the ticket offices at the monument. Regardless, we sell our tickets online up to 60 days in advance (for lift tickets) and 14 days in advance (for stairs tickets to second floor). If you can, plan your visit well in advance, so you will have the choice of date, destination and time.  

How many tickets can I buy?

On the online ticket shop, you can buy up to 9 tickets for the same order. Groups who want to buy tickets, regardless of the number, must use the ticket office site reserved for groups.

The Eiffel Tower’s online box office allows you to purchase your ticket online for the 2nd floor or the Summit at the official rate. You can purchase individual e-tickets for up to 9 people. Tickets can also be purchased several weeks in advance. With the e-ticket system, experience no lines! You will directly receive your ticket by e-mail so you can print it at home or store it on your smartphone. If e-tickets are sold out for the date/time or destination that you search, it is always possible to purchase tickets on the spot on the day of your visit.  At the scheduled hour, go directly to the lifts or stairs without having to wait at the ticket stands. There are mandatory security checks at the Eiffel Tower’s entrance and before entering one of the pillars.

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« The Eiffel Tower Summit »

The most marvelous view of Paris

At the top of the Eiffel Tower, enjoy the highest view of Paris and its surroundings. With its 2 floors (one open-air and the other indoor), experience for yourself the majesty of Paris from all angles: witness the most eye-catching architectural beauties, monuments, and the Seine.

The office of Gustave Eiffel

At the top of the Tower, you will also discover a reconstitution of Gustave Eiffel’s office, the Tower’s creator. With its wax models, this scene depicts Gustave Eiffel and his daughter Claire receiving the famous American inventor, Thomas Edison.

Destination to 2nd floor

At the heart of the Tower :

« The Eiffel Tower’s 2nd floor »

The most all-encompassing experience

On the 2nd floor, you’ll be transported with amazement: With several monoculars located on both levels, Paris and its monuments will offer a scintillating pleasure to your delighted eyes. Take advantage of the large selection of activities, boutiques and restaurants!

Be at the forefront of a spectacular lighting show

During evening visits, the 2nd floor is the best spot to be to witness the Tower and its magnificent lit structure. Also don’t forget, Paris is the “City of Lights.” On the 2nd floor, you’ll have a front row seat for an unforgettable moment of scintillation at all hours!

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Exhibit & new tours at the Eiffel Tower

To mark the 100th anniversary of Gustave Eiffel’s death, the Eiffel Tower is holding special events and has created new tours for visitors to enjoy.

“Savin Yeatman-Eiffel, the great-great-great-grandson of Gustave Eiffel, has designed a major exhibition titled Eiffel, Higher and Higher, which retraces the incredible technical and aesthetic challenges that Gustave Eiffel had to face to see his project through and presents his battle against competing designs for towers, now forgotten… The exhibition is the highlight of this anniversary year and can be visited freely and without charge on the esplanade of the Eiffel Tower, from summer through the end of 2023, to coincide with the 100th anniversary of the death of Gustave Eiffel on December 27.” See full release below.

New tours introduced this summer:

“Since June 1, 2023, visitors to the Eiffel Tower can explore the monument and expand their knowledge with an official tour guide. Provided by a team of specially trained tour guides – true Eiffel Tower ambassadors – these 90-minute tours reveal the Iron Lady’s many secrets. Discover the key steps in its construction and the intricate mechanics of its elevators. Savor its architectural details and revel in little anecdotes about the day-to-day running of the great Parisian landmark.” Details in the full release below.

And last, but not least:

The "Grand Tour" Exclusive visits of the Eiffel Tower

Discover the exclusive visits «à la carte» of the Tower Accompanied by a member of the Eiffel Tower’s staff, your visit will include priority access right up to the top. In addition, to a guided tour of the Tower and a presentation of its history, your guide will reveal life behind the scenes of the greatest French monument for an exceptional visit with family or friends. Details & contact available in flyer below. For details, click here.

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La tour Eiffel en bleu : jusqu'à quand affiche-t-elle les couleurs de l'Union européenne ?

Depuis le 1er janvier 2022 , la France prend la tête du Conseil de l'Union européenne , et ce pour une durée de 6 mois. Pour célébrer cet évènement, à Paris , de nombreux monuments ont affiché les couleurs de l' Europe à la nuit tombée. L' Arc de Triomphe , l' Hôtel des Invalides , l' Opéra Garnier ou encore le Palais de l'Élysée se sont ainsi illuminés en bleu pour la première semaine de janvier.  

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La tour Eiffel marque également le coup. Depuis le début de l'année, les 12 étoiles symbolisant l' Union européenne ornent la façade de ce monument incontournable du paysage parisien. La dame de fer continue de se revêtir de sa robe bleutée dès le début de soirée et scintille comme à l'accoutumée au début de chaque heure après le crépuscule. Depuis les quatre coins de la capitale, les parisiens d'un jour et de toujours peuvent ainsi observer de près comme de loin cet habit de lumière. Contrairement aux autres monuments, la tour Eiffel bleue joue les prolongations : elle affichera les couleurs de l'Union européenne jusqu'au 31 janvier 2021 . 

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How to Enjoy the Eiffel Tower Light Show? | Timings, Best View Points & More

The iron lady's illuminations.

Visiting the Eiffel Tower at night is an experience completely different from visiting the structure during the day. And an even more magical experience is catching sight of the Eiffel Tower post-sunset.

Every evening, the Eiffel Tower shines bright in a golden hue and sparkles for 5 minutes every hour on the hour, as its beacon shines over Paris. It truly is a sight to behold, making a night in Paris even more magical.

Why View the Eiffel Tower Light Show?

• Mesmerizing view: Watching 20,000 light bulbs, carefully arranged across this 330-meter-high tower, sparkle in a synchronized manner is an experience you simply should not miss.
• No planning needed: Save for the final show at 1 AM, when the tower sparkles for a few extra minutes, the light show only lasts for 5 minutes. With the tower in sight from almost anywhere in Paris, you can simply stop what you are doing (provided you are outdoors) and look up to enjoy the beautiful sight.
• Copyrighted experience: It is illegal to capture images of the Eiffel Tower light show for professional purposes as it is copyrighted, which means it is very unlikely that you will get to experience the show in the same way as you would in real life.

When Does the Eiffel Tower Lights Go Up?

The Eiffel Tower is open from 9 AM. However, the Eiffel Tower lights and beacon go up only after sunset.

It all begins with the Eiffel Tower's golden light switching on within 10 minutes of it getting dark, automatically thanks to its light-sensitive twilight sensors. The structural lighting is taken care of with the help of 336 1kW high-pressure sodium lamps, with the help of a system that dates back to 1985. These lamps are changed every 4 years.

The beacon at the top of the Eiffel Tower also comes to life at dusk. The beacon is made of 4 marine-type projectors, each on one side of the tower. Each takes a turn to complete a 90° rotation, creating the illusion of a 360° rotating beam. If the skies are clear, the rays from the beacon can reach as far as 80 km.

The star of the show might be watching the Eiffel Tower sparkle. Every evening, after dusk, the tower in its golden hue is covered by sparkling lights for 5 minutes at the start of each hour. At 1 AM, the tower sparkles for the last time that night, and this time, the golden lighting and the beacon are switched off. This effect is created with the help of 20,000 6W bulbs that flash successively at a very fast rate.

How to Enjoy the Eiffel Tower Illumination?

While at the top of the Eiffel Tower , you might be able to enjoy some of the best views of Paris, you will need to climb down to get a full view of the Tower in its glory. And if you are trying to get a good look at the tower, the best time to go is post-sundown so you can enjoy the sight of the Eiffel Tower adorned in lights.

Since the Tower lights up automatically 10 minutes into the city turning dark, you enjoy the Eiffel Tower lit up in its golden hue at any time after dusk. However, the sight you want to catch is that of the Eiffel Tower sparkling.

The Eiffel Tower light show takes place on the hour, every hour from sundown till 1 AM, with the lights sparkling for a full 5 minutes. However, the best show of all is the final one at 1 AM.

Unlike the other shows when the sparkling lights are superimposed on the yellow structural lights of the tower, at 1 AM, the yellow lights and the beacon are shut off and you get to witness the white lights twinkling against the dark silhouette of the tower. Best part? This show lasts for a full ten minutes!

Where to Catch the Best Views of the Eiffel Tower Light Show?

You can head to the Trocadero, several rooftops in Paris, or find a spot along the banks of the Seine River to enjoy this sight. Make sure you get to your viewing location early enough to get a good spot.

Visit the Eiffel Tower at Night

Any time is a good time to visit the Eiffel Tower. However, it would be best to visit around sundown so that once you are done you can climb down and enjoy the sight of the Eiffel Tower illuminated.

Visiting the Eiffel Tower during the night hours is an experience in itself. You will be able to enjoy the unique experience of climbing the stairs and seeing the tower lit up from the inside. You could grab dinner at one of the many  restaurants  inside, so you can enjoy the view of Paris at night time while you enjoy a scrumptious meal. You could also go up to the summit, where you can enjoy a flute of champagne from the Champagne Bar as you look over the city of Paris decked with city light.

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How does the eiffel tower light up.

The monument’s illumination, both the structural lighting and sparkles as we know it today, was designed by electrician and lighting engineer Pierre Bideau. However, all three of the lighting systems work in extremely different ways.

Eiffel Tower Illumination

The structural lighting system of the tower consists of 336 projectors that have been fitted with high-pressure, yellow-orange sodium lamps. These lamps are directed from the bottom to the top and light up the Eiffel Tower from the inside. The new system allows for the tower structure to be highlighted while having the surrounding areas to be illuminated. The projectors turn on automatically with the help of sensors within 10 minutes of nightfall.

Prior to 1958, 1,290 projectors illuminated the structure from the outside and it was replaced by the current system in 1958. Until 2004, the tower used 1kW lamps, which were replaced by projectors with an electrical power of 600 watts. In 2019, the four 2000W projectors that were used to light up the antenna of the tower were replaced by LED variants. In 2020, the 28 projectors that illuminate the steps along the four pillars were replaced. As a result of these efforts, the lighting only accounts for 4% of the monument’s annual energy expenditure. The sodium lamps that are changed every 4 years by a team of SETE technicians, with the last replacement taking place in 2019.

Eiffel Tower Beacon

There is a beacon located at the summit of the Eiffel Tower. It was installed as soon as the tower was constructed in 1889. The lantern was placed on a platform supported by four semi-circular metal arches that were joined together at the top. The lantern sat on two levels, each of which was surrounded by a small balcony. You could access it using a spiral staircase, followed by a ladder, which was housed in a cylindrical glass cage. Above this, stood the lantern, topped by a dome. With the ability to reach 80 km on a clear evening, this was considered the most powerful beacon in the world.

As the summit underwent renovations, so did the beacon. In 1957, when the broadcasting mast was installed, the beacon was removed and replaced only in 1999. The design for the beacon took a new form this time around. Four motorized projectors that would work in perfect synchronization were installed on each side of the monument. Operated by micro-computers, the projectors take turns to complete a 90° rotation on opposite sides of the tower. Each projector covers a quarter of the horizon and then returns to its original position, in perfect unison giving the illusion of a rotating beacon. In 2017, the beacon was 6,000W xenon lamps. 

Eiffel Tower Sparkles

The Eiffel Tower was fitted with 5,000 metal casings housing 20,000 xenon lamps. These lights have been overlaid on the golden light for 5 minutes at the beginning of each hour starting from dusk until 1 AM. Each of these lamps light up randomly, to create the sparkling effect, one that was inspired by how camera flashes appear.

Every year, a team of SETE technicians and rope-access specialists change 300 to 400 lamps. Going in the vein of energy efficiency, the lights have a low power of 6W and they consume only around 8800kWh/year, which accounts for only 0.4% of the monument’s annual energy consumption. Until 2008, the lights used to sparkle for 10 minutes and this was reduced to 5 minutes to reduce the energy consumed as well as extend the durability of the installation. However, at 1 AM, the structural lights and the beacon go off and the sparkling light goes on for 10 whole minutes.  

Why Does the Eiffel Tower Light Up?

Apart from the obvious reasons of aesthetics, the Eiffel Tower lights up every day as part of helping with security as the Tower operates late at night. They also act as a source of light for nearby surrounding areas.

Is Taking Photos of the Eiffel Tower Light Show Illegal?

Photographing the Eiffel Tower at night is not illegal. Anyone can take photos and share them. However, this is not the case for professional photographers. As per the European Union Law, the copyright stays intact for 70 years after the death of the creator and hence, the tower's lighting and sparkling lights are still protected by copyright. Professionals need to request prior authorization from Société d’Exploitation de la Tour Eiffel (SETE) and may be subject to a fee.

Timeline of the Eiffel Tower Illumination

• 1889:  The Eiffel Tower is inaugurated and 10,000 gas lamps are installed to accent the steeple and platforms. Two blue-white-red beacon light projectors were installed on the Tower.
• 1900: With the advent of electricity, 5,000 lamps are installed to spotlight the framework and decorative arches of the Tower.
• 1907:  The second floor gains a six-meter tall clock that shows the time using illuminated numbers.
• 1925-1936:  As part of an ad campaign for André Citroën, 250,000 colored lamps were used to spell out the name 'Citroën' across three sides of the Tower. This was to be visible from 30 kilometers away.
• 1933-1934:  A 15-meter clock was installed on the E of the Citroën. It had light-beam minute hands to indicate the time.
• 1937:  A chandelier made of 10 kilometers of fluorescent tubes was installed on the first floor for the Art and Technique Exhibition. This year also sees the addition of thirty naval spotlights that point to the air.
• 1958:  1,290 spotlights are installed on Champ de Mars to light up the Eiffel Tower from below.
• 1978: 30,000 lamps were installed for Christmas.
• 1985: The new lighting system featuring 336 yellow-orange sodium lamps, designed by Pierre Bideau, was put in place giving the Eiffel Tower a permanent golden hue.
• 1997: On 5 April, a countdown for 1,000 days to the new millennium is displayed on the facade.
• 2000:  As part of the countdown to the year 2000, 20,000 sparkling lights and a new beacon were installed.
• 2001: The sparkling lights were taken down on 14 July 2001.
• 2003:  The sparkling lights return to the Eiffel Tower on 21 June.

Detailed History of the Eiffel Tower Lights

Before Electricity

The Tower was installed with lights right from its inauguration in 1889. At the time, electricity was still a thing of the future and gas was the only option. Ten thousand gaslights inside opalescent glass globes were installed to light up the tower. At night, spotlights were used to illuminate the Tower from the ground. A beacon was installed at the top on a platform supported by four metal arches that joined at the top. The beacon was encircled by a glass rotunda topped by a small dome. Additionally, two mobile spotlights could be moved around Eiffel's office located on the upper level of the third floor, erected on rails.

Post Arrival of Electricity

With the advent of electricity in the 1990s, gaslights that adorned the Tower were replaced with electric bulbs. During the 1925 World Fair, the brand name Citroen was lit up on three sides of the facade using 250,000 multicolored lamps. They continued to light up the tower until 1936, with a clock erected in the E of Citroën in 1933. Andre Granet, one of Eiffel's grandson-in-law, was inspired during the 1937 World Fair, to light up the tower’s internal structure, under the first floor and between the four pillars. Thirty spotlights lit up the Tower from the exterior. In 1958, these lights were replaced by 1,290 small lights positioned all around the Tower.

Later Renovations

In 1985, when the tower went through a restoration campaign, the lighting system was also overhauled. Designed by lighting engineer Pierre Bideau, this system utilizes 336 sodium-vapor lights that were installed inside the structure, allowing the tower itself to become a source of light. This is the system that continues to exist today, albeit with some modifications. In 2004, the power of the spotlights was reduced from 10001 to 600W. On 1 January 2000, 20,000 sparkling lights were placed on the Tower’s structure. While they were taken down in 2001, they were back up a year later. While the lights originally sparkled for 10 minutes, this was reduced to five minutes every hour to save electricity. The beacon on the summit was replaced by the four spotlights that we can see today sweeping a quarter of the horizon giving the illusion of a beacon that turns around the summit.

Prominent Eiffel Tower Light Shows

Over the many decades, the Eiffel Tower has decked itself in lights of varied hues to mark important events in history. They have relied on external installations and spotlights from the Pont d’Iena for this. Here are some of the prominent special light shows that have been conducted over the years.

• 24- 29 January 2004:  As a part of the Chinese New Year celebrations, the Eiffel Tower gets decked in red.
• 9 May 2006:  The Eiffel Tower turns blue to mark the 20th anniversary of Europe Day.
• 7 September to 20 October 2007:  The tower adorns the colors of rugby as France hosts the World Rugby Cup.
• 30 June to 31 December 2008:  Celebrating France's Presidency of the European Union, the Eiffel Tower takes on the blue light with 12 yellow stars that represent the European flag.
• 22 October to 31 December 2009:  Every evening a light show is held to mark 120 years of the tower.
• 28 May to 2 June 2013, and 15-16 June 2013:  To mark the Nelson Mandela International Day, the Tower takes on the colors of South Africa.
• 30 September 2015:  To mark the Paris Fashion Week 2015, every evening sees a light show on the theme, “Fashion loves Paris".
• 13 June 2016:  Following the Orlando Nightclub shooting, the Eiffel Tower lights took on the colors of a rainbow flag.
• June-July 2016:  For each match of the 2016 European Football Championship that was held in France, the tower took on the colors of the country that received the maximum support on social media.
• 19 July 2016:  Following the Nice truck attack, the tower paid tribute to the victims of the attack by taking on the colors of the French flag: blue, white, and red.
• 4 November 2016:  Green lights mark the implementation of the Paris Climate Agreement.
• 3 February 2017:  The colors of the Olympic Games along with the inscription "Paris 2024" marks Paris’ successful bid to host the games.
• 28 September 2017:  Eiffel Tower celebrates 300 million visitors.
• 15-17 May 2019:  Bruno Seiller puts on a show to mark Eiffel Tower’s 130th anniversary
• October : Each year, the Eiffel Tower takes on a hue of pink for Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

As spectacular as these light shows are, in the event of a tragic incident, the Eiffel Tower turns off all its lights as a form of mourning, which is as powerful and poignant as seeing the lights dance on the tower.

Visitor Tips

• If you want to combine visiting the tower along with seeing the light show, visit around sun-down. This way you can see the tower lit up from the inside and see the tower illuminated from the outside after your visit.
• The best place to photograph the illuminations is from the fountains at the Trocadero, just on the other side of the river Seine from the Eiffel Tower.
• The best time to see the Eiffel Tower lights is at 1 AM, without a doubt. Unlike the shows put up the rest of the day, at 1 AM, the yellow lights and the beacon are shut off and the white lights take on the centerstage for a full 10 minutes.
• If there are any important events taking place during your visit to Paris, try to see the Eiffel Tower show around then, because the Tower celebrates it with a unique show.

Frequently Asked Questions About the Eiffel Tower Lights

A. The Eiffel Tower lights go up automatically within 10 minutes of nightfall and stay on till 1 AM. The sparkling lights are superimposed over the golden lights of the Tower for 5 minutes at the beginning of each hour until 1 AM.

A. The tower lights up for two reasons, one being the aesthetics. The second is illumination. The lights illuminate the nearby areas and help with the security of the late-night operation of the Tower.

A.   The Eiffel Tower lights turn on automatically with the help of nightfall sensors.

A. While it may seem otherwise, the Eiffel Tower's illumination consumes very little energy. The Tower’s nightly golden glow only accounts for 4% of the monument’s annual energy expenses. In 2004, the Tower reduced the electrical consumption of its spotlights by 40%. The duration of the sparkling was reduced from 10 to 5 minutes an hour in 2008 to reduce the energy consumption as well. Today, the sparkling lights consume approximately 8800kWh/year, which represents 0.4% of the monument’s annual energy consumption. 

A. It spotlights purely to illuminate the monuments of Paris. However, by 1947, the beacon came to be used for air navigation.

A. The beacon is made of four motorized projectors that send out two light beams that reach 80 kilometers with a rotation sweep of 90° in perfect sync so it looks like they pivot 360°.

A. The Eiffel Tower beacon has a range of 50 miles (80 kilometers).

A. Yes, you can visit the Tower at night as it open until midnight.

A. Go to the lower level of the second floor right before the hour strikes so you can enjoy a view of the sparkling lights covering the entire structure.

A. It is not illegal to photograph the Tower at night for personal purposes.

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• MONUMENTAL TOUR CÉLÈBRE EIFFEL: a unique electro show at the Eiffel Tower

a unique electro show at the Eiffel Tower with Michael Canitrot to mark the centenary of Gustave Eiffel's death.

Monumental eiffel tower.

To mark the centenary of Gustave Eiffel's death, the Eiffel Tower has teamed up with artist Michael Canitrot for a unique artistic collaboration, offering a rediscovery of the monument through a unique fusion of heritage, electronic music and artistic performance. On December 27, 2023, the anniversary of Gustave Eiffel's death, this audio-visual concert will be broadcast on television and social networks. This collaboration brings to a close an exceptional year punctuated by events paying tribute to Gustave Eiffel and his work.

After the success of five sold-out dates for his Monumental Tour project, including performances at Nancy's Place Stanislas in front of more than 22,000 people and the first date in Italy at Genoa's Palazzo Ducale in front of more than 10,000 people, DJ and producer Michael Canitrot closes 2023 on a high note with this unprecedented performance in the heart of the Eiffel Tower.

For this exceptional show, Michael Canitrot will present an unprecedented artistic performance on the monument: a spellbinding DJ set oscillating between melodic techno and progressive house, accompanied by a grandiose light show with the participation of several guest artists including the "Spectre" choir, Yana Mann, mezzo-soprano singer, Ablaye Diop contemporary dancer passionate about electronic music and Yann Dulché, pianist fusing electro beats and classical notes. Award-winning actor Philippe Torreton will lend his voice to Gustave Eiffel, offering a moving interpretation to guide spectators on this sonic and visual journey. An original creation that puts the monument in a new light, while paying tribute to Gustave Eiffel's audacity and creative genius.

The "Monumental Tour célèbre Eiffel" show will be broadcast on December 27, 2023, the anniversary of Gustave Eiffel's death, at 9pm as a preview on the Youtube and Facebook pages of Michael Canitrot and the Eiffel Tower, before its televised broadcast on the CSTAR channel at 10:50pm. Lasting 50 minutes, the program will then be broadcast on C8 and available for replay on MyCanal, the Canal+ group's channel platform.


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Gustave Eiffel died on December 27, 1923. In this centenary year, the Eiffel Tower’s creator will be honored with an audiovisual concert by Michael Canitrot, broadcast on social media and television on the evening of December 27 . This extraordinary collaboration between monument and artist culminates a year marked by tributes to Gustave Eiffel and his work.

The 50-minute program will be broadcast across several media channels:

• On 12/27/2023 at 9pm: broadcast live exclusively on the Eiffel Tower and Monumental Tour’s Facebook pages, and on Michael Canitrot’s YouTube channel (then available for replay)
• On 12/27/2023 at 10.50pm: on the French TV channel CSTAR 
• From 12/28/2023 : available for replay on MyCanal and on Youtube (watch below)  

Michael Canitrot and the Eiffel Tower will be presenting an unprecedented, state-of-the-art artistic performance on the monument: this spellbinding DJ set, combined with a spectacular light show, makes for a must-see event. Multi-talented guest artists will be joining Michael Canitrot for his magical show, including the ‘Spectre’ choir, the mezzo-soprano signer Yana Mann, the contemporary dancer Ablaye Diop, and the eclectic pianist Yann Dulché. 

French actor Philippe Torreton will be the voice of Gustave Eiffel , guiding the audience on this fascinating journey: “It is 100 years since I was last here and I am very moved to be with you today, not in the flesh but in spirit (...). My aim was not only to build an iron monument. It was to create a universal symbol of progress, modernity, and ingenuity, demonstrating mankind’s ability to push the boundaries of engineering and defy gravity (...). This evening, it will once more enchant the mind as it welcomes a trendsetting event whose music is every bit as up-to-the-minute, echoing the sounds made by my beloved and monumental tower.”

This original, previously unseen event shows the monument in a new light, as it pays tribute to the audacity and creative genius of Gustave Eiffel.   

What is the Monumental Tour? Recognized by the prestigious Institut de France and supported by the French National Commission for UNESCO, Michael Canitrot’s Monumental Tour combines electronic music, heritage and digital art. Each performance uses contemporary creativity to portray one of our monuments in a new light. It has been shown to great acclaim in a number of prestigious French heritage sites such as Mont-Saint-Michel Abbey, the Palais-Royal, the Château de Vincennes, the Château de Pierrefonds, and even the renowned Place Stanislas in Nancy, where 22,000 people gathered for the concert in September.  

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The Moscow Metro Tour is included in most guided tours’ itineraries. Opened in 1935, under Stalin’s regime, the metro was not only meant to solve transport problems, but also was hailed as “a people’s palace”. Every station you will see during your Moscow metro tour looks like a palace room. There are bright paintings, mosaics, stained glass, bronze statues… Our Moscow metro tour includes the most impressive stations best architects and designers worked at - Ploshchad Revolutsii, Mayakovskaya, Komsomolskaya, Kievskaya, Novoslobodskaya and some others.

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During the Second World War the metro itself became a strategic asset: it was turned into the city's biggest bomb-shelter and one of the stations even became a library. 217 children were born here in 1941-1942! The metro is the most effective means of transport in the capital.

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Go beneath the streets on this tour of the spectacular, mind-bending Moscow Metro! Be awed by architecture and spot the Propaganda , then hear soviet stories from a local in the know. Finish it all up above ground, looking up to Stalins skyscrapers, and get the inside scoop on whats gone on behind those walls.

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We begin our Moscow tour beneath the city, exploring the underground palace of the Moscow Metro. From the Square of Revolution station, famous for its huge statues of soviet people (an armed soldier, a farmer with a rooster, a warrior, and more), we’ll move onto some of the most significant stations, where impressive mosaics, columns, and chandeliers will boggle your eyes! Moreover, these stations reveal a big part of soviet reality — the walls depict plenty of Propaganda , with party leaders looking down from images on the walls. Your local guide will share personal stories of his/her family from USSR times, giving you insight into Russia’s complicated past and present. Then we’re coming back up to street level, where we’ll take a break and refuel with some Russian fast food: traditional pancakes, called bliny. And then, stomachs satiated, we are ready to move forward! We’ll take the eco-friendly electric trolleybus, with a route along the Moscow Garden Ring. Used mainly by Russian babushkas(grannies) during the day, the trolleybus hits peak hours in the mornings and evenings, when many locals use it going to and from their days. Our first stop will be the Aviator’s House, one of Stalin’s Seven Sisters, followed by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs — and you’ll hear the legends of what has gone on inside the walls. Throughout your Moscow tour, you’ll learn curious facts from soviet history while seeing how Russia exists now, 25 years after the USSR.

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This tour exceeded our expectations. Nikolai (Nick), our tour guide, was very knowledgeable, thorough, and has a great personality. He didn't take shortcuts and really covered everything that was on the agenda in great detail. We saw beautiful metro stations and learned the history behind them, including many of the murals and designs.

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