Timeline
16:36
Grab a coffee and settle in at Suffren. It opens early at 07:00 and stays open until late, so it is ready for you well before the evening rush.
17:06
Walk 4 minutes from the café to La Tour Eiffel. Find a spot on the Champ de Mars or the immediate banks of the Seine facing west. The queues for the tower are long, so stay outside to enjoy the view.
17:21
Watch the sunset at 17:21. The sun sets toward the WSW, casting a final glow on the iron structure.
17:51
Head to Gâteaux Thoumieux for a cake. It is a short walk from the viewing area. The shop is open until 20:00 on weekdays, giving you plenty of time to enjoy a patisserie creation while the evening settles in.
Local tip
The tower allows online reservations for visits, but if you miss your time slot, the ticket is lost. For this plan, you are viewing from the outside, so no booking is needed for the landmark itself.
Check before you go
- Suffren is open Mo-Su 07:00-23:45.
- Gâteaux Thoumieux is open Mo-Sa 10:00-20:00; Su 08:30-17:00. Check that you are visiting on a day when it is open for your desired time.
Worth knowing
- Gâteaux Thoumieux is open at 17:51 only on Mo, Tu, We, Th, Fr, Sa
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