“Stories at the Eiffel Tower”: the Iron Lady during the holiday season

Holiday celebrations on the theme of stories on the first floor 

This year, the terrace on the first floor of the Eiffel Tower is decked out with story-themed decorations, offering a bright and poetic experience. Visitors can take time out in a warm and festive atmosphere around the central bar adorned with books, quills, and other objects evoking the world of fantastic tales. Inside the dome, lamps in the form of open books diffuse a soft light, creating an enchanting setting from which to admire the breathtaking view of Paris.

Story readings and carols for young and old

The terrace will also host special family events throughout the festive period. On the weekends of December 27 and 28, and January 3 and 4 (from 1pm to 5pm), storytellers will inspire children’s imaginations with enchanting tales in French and English. Seated near a photocall in the form of a giant book, visitors can enjoy the unique decor as they plunge into a 10-15-minute tale evoking the Tower’s history.

On Thursday evenings, from December 4 through 18, and on Friday December 26, the Diamond Gospel choir will bring their own touch of musical joy as their voices ring out beneath the dome with a mixture of carols and gospel songs, making visits to the first floor even more magical.

Santa Claus on the first floor!

Don’t miss out on the visit from Santa! He will be stopping by on Wednesdays and weekends from Saturday 6 through Sunday 21 December, then everyday from Monday December 22 through Wednesday December 24,* offering children and their families an unforgettable experience.  The giant storybook photocall will allow everyone to immortalize the moment in an enchanting setting.
* Santa will at the Tower from 10am to 8pm on weekends, and from 10am to 6pm on Wednesdays and on December 22 through 24.

A gourmet break with a festive flavor  

To punctuate the visit and warm yourself, a selection of comforting drinks will be available in the dome, including Christmas lattes, coconut hot chocolate, and a non-alcoholic pear, vanilla, and ginger grog. For those with a sweet tooth, waffles, crepes and Christmas sweets will be available at the take-away stand. This year also includes an added bonus in the form of a croque-monsieur and festive cocktail stand, offering such delights as “Le rêve de Noël”, a delicious pear, vanilla, and gingerbread-syrup cocktail with a hint of cherry purée.

About Société d’Exploitation de la Tour Eiffel (SETE):
On November 1, 2017, the City of Paris chose SETE to run the Eiffel Tower’s operations and management as part of a 13-year public service delegation contract. SETE is a local public company, with 99% of its capital owned by the City of Paris and 1% by the Métropole du Grand Paris.
Its board of directors is chaired by Jean-François Martins, Councilor of the City of Paris, and it employs 420 people. SETE is managed by Patrick Branco Ruivo and had turnover of €140 million in 2024.