November to February · Trocadéro
In winter, the Tower sparkles during dinner
Night falls early: from 6pm the Eiffel Tower lights up and sparkles every hour, right across from your table. Dinner in the warmth, Champagne on the heated terrace.
The show, hour by hour
In June, you wait until 11pm. In winter, it sparkles with every course.
The Eiffel Tower sparkles for five minutes at the start of every hour, from nightfall until midnight. In winter, night falls before dinner: the show begins with the aperitif.
| Month | Nightfall | First sparkle | During a 7pm to 10pm dinner |
|---|---|---|---|
| June | around 10:40pm | 11pm | none |
| November | around 5:50pm | 6pm | 7, 8, 9, 10pm |
| December | around 5:30pm | 6pm | 7, 8, 9, 10pm |
| January | around 5:50pm | 6pm | 7, 8, 9, 10pm |
| February | 6:20 to 7pm | 7pm | 8, 9, 10pm |
Our tip
Book a quarter of an hour before the hour: 6:45, 7:45, 8:45 or 9:45pm. You are seated, the Champagne is poured, the Tower lights up. These times are highlighted in gold when you book.
Nightfall computed for Trocadéro. Sparkle times: official Eiffel Tower website.
Two tables, one evening
Dinner in the warmth, Champagne outside
Your table awaits in the dining room, facing the Tower. Add a heated table of your own on the terrace: enjoy the aperitif, dessert or a glass of Champagne as the Tower sparkles, and step back into the warmth in between.
- Price
- €50 per person, an option when you book
- Dates
- 9 November to 28 February
- Dinner
- Served indoors, facing the Tower
- Bad weather
- The supplement is not charged
Available with à la carte dinner and the Parisian Experience.
Three ways to spend the evening
In the dining room, facing the Iron Lady
À la carte dinner
Chef Wilfried Graux's menu, in the dining room. The heated terrace table can be added when you book.
Heated terrace optionalThe Parisian Experience
A glass of Champagne and a three-course menu in the dining room, with access to the terrace.
Heated terrace optionalThe Eiffel Experience
A glass of Champagne and a three-course menu, in the front row facing the Tower.
Front row guaranteed
The terrace is still yours
A photo with the Tower, then back to the warmth
Even when dining indoors, the terrace is open to you: step out for a photo in front of the illuminated Tower, then return to your table.
After dinner
Midnight in Paris
The last two sparkles of the night: 11pm and midnight.
Thursday to Saturday, as dinner draws to a close, DJs and artists take over: cocktails, Champagne and music facing the illuminated Tower.
- DJs and artists
- Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights
- Arrival
- From 11pm to 11:45pm
- Minimum
- €50 spend per person
- On the menu
- Bar and cocktails, no food
They came in winter
« The heated tables outside were incredible, and such a stunning view. »
« An inside table, right at the window, with a beautiful view of the Tower. »
« Probably one of the most beautiful night-time views in Paris. »
Dates of the season
- 24 and 25 DecemberChristmas facing the Tower
- 31 DecemberNew Year's Eve
- 14 FebruaryValentine's Day
- All seasonBirthdays and proposals
- DecemberTeam parties and groups
Frequently asked questions
Can you dine on the terrace in winter?
Dinner is served in the dining room, facing the Tower. The terrace stays open for a photo, and you can book your own heated table there (€50 per person) for the aperitif, dessert or a glass of Champagne.
Can you see the Eiffel Tower from inside?
Yes, the dining room faces the Tower. For the front row, choose the Eiffel Experience: a front-row table is guaranteed.
What time does the Eiffel Tower sparkle in winter?
For five minutes at the start of every hour, from nightfall until midnight: from 6pm between November and January, from 7pm in February.
What if it rains?
Dinner is served in the warmth of the dining room, and the heated terrace supplement is not charged.
Can I book for the same evening?
Yes, online, subject to availability.
Tonight
The Tower sparkles at 7, 8, 9 and 10pm.
Choose your time: the gold slots fall just before the sparkle.