Opened in 1889, the Eiffel Tower, the tallest building in Paris, has been one of France’s most iconic tourist attractions for nearly 135 years.
Visitors have taken pictures of the 1,083 foot tall wrought iron masterpiece from a distance, or have paid to take the tower’s elevator to the top, to see the view from up there.
And now there’s another way to see the Eiffel Tower, for a short period of time – only until March 9th. What’s more, it’s FREE!
Last week, the Eiffel Tower inaugurated a suspension bridge that links the building’s North and South pillars. Called The Vertigo of the Tower, the 40-meter (131 feet) long net suspension bridge is located 60 meters (197 feet) above ground on the 1st floor of the Tower. And it’s a free attraction for anyone who has a ticket to enter the building.
PC: https://www.toureiffel.paris/en
According to https://www.toureiffel.paris/en, the temporary structure is:
- A free attraction upon registration for all our ticketed visitors
- Open between 10:30 AM and 6:30 PM on weekdays, and between 10 AM and 8 PM on weekends
- Online registration is available via a QR Code, on-site on the 1st floor only
Designed by Arboricorde, a French company that specializes in suspended structures, the bridge is totally enclosed and secure. According to the Tower’s official website, “the bridge is 100% caged with 2 superimposed layers of knotted nets (25,000 meshes!), and surrounded by an anti-fall mesh for objects. The bridge is extremely solid and held in place by multiple parallel and lateral cables. Its resistance is over 30,000 kg/m².”
Who can go?
The attraction is open to all ticketed visitors age 3+. Children under age 12 must be accompanied by at least one adult. Despite its name ;-), The Vertigo of the Tower is not recommended for people who have severe vertigo. It’s also not accessible to visitors with reduced mobility (read: wheelchair users, or those who use canes or crutches).
How to visit?
The bridge is located on the 1st floor, which is accessible by stairs on the way up, or by elevator or stairs on the way down. If you haven’t bought your Eiffel Tower visit tickets yet: check their official online ticket office to book. If the offer you are looking for is no longer available (the summit destination is often fully booked well in advance during school holidays), you can also buy tickets at the ticket office on the day of your visit for immediate ascent.
Safety instructions
Of course, visitors’ safety is always in mind. As per https://www.toureiffel.paris/en:
- Follow the instructions given on-site by the teams of the company Arbotopia, which operates the attraction.
- We advise you to close your bags and pockets well.
- Each person enters the bridge individually (limited to 4 people simultaneously on the structure), and crosses it over 40 meters without turning back, while keeping 2 arches of distance between them and the person in front.
- No running or jumping
- The youngest must be held by the hand and accompanied by an adult.
- Strollers, suitcases, food, drinks, and high heels will not be allowed on the bridge.
Would you do it?
So what do you think? Is The Vertigo of the Tower something you would do? Or would you say, “nah,” and bypass it?
More info can be found at https://www.toureiffel.paris/en
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