Paris Weekend Break

Altitude 95 restaurant

Altitude 95 is a "tourist style" restaurant that seats approximately 200 guests. It is situated on the first floor of the Eiffel Tower and is accessible from a private elevator (at the south pillar) that separates the dinners from the regular tourists.

The name of the restaurant comes from its height, i.e. 95 meters above sea level.

Located on the tower's first level, Altitude 95 offers traditional French cuisine in a setting that has a décor which is "reminiscent of an airship" moored above Paris, at least according to the Eiffel Tower website.

In addition to the amazing views of Paris, the other spectacle that this restaurant offers is that of the inner workings of the Eiffel Tower structure. Once in the restaurant there are metal beams throughout which create the “airship” like ambience.

Altitude 95 really has some of the most amazing panoramic views that Paris has to offer including sightlines to the river Seine and the Trocadero. Large windows enhance these views and give the impression of being in a hot-air balloon floating above the city.

Paris becomes a different city at night as many of the daytime attractions close and the world of restaurants and nightclubs take over. At Altitude 95 you have the perfect chance to witness this magical crossover as the sun fades and the illuminations and neon lights emerge.

Altitude 95 provides a great opportunity to appreciate a birds eye view of the floodlit monuments and streets of Paris while enjoying a sociable dinner in one of the world’s most famous landmarks.

Do not miss out

You need to book in advance to guarantee yourself a table at the Altitude 95 Restaurant as it is very popular with tourists all year round. Online booking of an Eiffel Tower dinner at the Altitude 95 restaurant (and also a Seine river cruise) is available and it may be a good idea to reserve this “small extravagance” in advance before you embark on your Paris weekend break.

Cuisine served at Altitude 95 is generally gastronomic seasonal French cuisine with wine (of which there is a good selection) and prices start at about 20 euros for lunch, but can run to over 100 euros for a more extravagant evening diner.

Jules Verne restaurant

One floor up from Altitude 95 is the more exclusive and pricey Jules Verne restaurant. This restaurant extends a full 125 metres above ground level. It is more exclusive, but not as well known as its counterpart, the Altitude 95. Prices are noticeably higher and the cuisine is that of a one-star Michelin restaurant standard.

All told, Altitude 95 is a great addition to any weekend break in Paris and it makes a perfect way to finish (or start) an evening.