At the summit, you’ll find Gustave Eiffel’s office restored to its original condition), which also home to wax characters representing Eiffel and his daughter Claire welcoming Thomas Edison. But when Gustave Eiffel achived its construction in 1889, the tower was only meant to be temporary in the Parisian landscape and was far from being the. The only sound you’ll hear is that of the wind gushing past. The top of the tower is relatively quiet, away from the crowd and the bustling streets of Paris below you. The summit observation deck at a height of 276 meters has both an indoor and an open-air section, making it the highest observation deck in Paris.
The summit is easily the crown of the jewel that is the Eiffel Tower. If you move away from the tower a little you will find the names of 72 scientists, industrialists, and engineers who formed an integral part in creating the Eiffel Tower. An absolutely unmissable detail is the frieze that runs around the tower's four sides. The esplanade also has gift shops and fast food options available here as well, along with an information center at the west pillar and ticket offices. Here, you will find the century-old hydraulic machines that operate the tower’s lift mechanism (at the East and West pillars) even to this day. You can get a close look at the immense architectural prowess on display from underneath the Eiffel Tower. The esplanade is also home to the bronze bust of Gustave Eiffel which Bourdelle sculpted.
Although you need to pass through security to access this area, this is a great way to explore the Eiffel Tower without spending too much time and money on the experience. The esplanade is the ground area around the Eiffel Tower and is the only part of the tower that can be visited for free.
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