Le Jules Verne: fine dining at 125 m
A Paris institution since 1983, Le Jules Verne is the Eiffel Tower’s Michelin-starred table. On the 2nd floor it pairs a dizzying view with cuisine by Frédéric Anton, Meilleur Ouvrier de France.
The Jules Verne experience
- Private lift from the south pillar
- Contemporary French gastronomy
- Outstanding wine cellar—around 400 references
- Interior design by Patrick Jouin
Rough prices and booking
- Lunch: from about €190
- Dinner: tasting menus from about €280
- Reservation essential—often several weeks ahead for weekends
It is an experience apart: you are not just “visiting the tower,” you are staging a special occasion. The bill reflects that level of service.
Summit champagne bar: a toast at 276 m
At the highest point, the champagne bar lets you celebrate the climb with a glass of Veuve Clicquot or Moët & Chandon.
What you will find
- Champagne from about €24 a glass (roughly 10–12 cl)
- Non-alcoholic drinks for everyone
- Caviar and macarons to go with it
No reservation—go to the counter on the summit. Waits are usually short.
“The summit champagne bar is the most approachable ‘special’ splurge on the tower. For roughly €24 on top of your summit ticket you get a glass in hand and a story you will retell. I steer couples there when they want a moment but not a Jules Verne budget.”
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Antoine Leclerc
Concierge, five-star Paris hotel
Buffets and quick options
For something simpler, buffets operate at several levels:
- Esplanade: sandwiches, drinks, snacks (before or after your visit)
- 1st floor: light meals with a view
- 2nd floor: snacks and Pierre Hermé macaron bar
No reservation and modest spend compared with the full restaurants.
How far ahead to book
Madame Brasserie
About 1–2 weeks ahead for lunch, 3–4 weeks for a weekend dinner—via the official site or authorised partners.
Le Jules Verne
Popular dates (weekends, Valentine’s, New Year) may need booking 1–2 months ahead. Reservations are handled through the restaurant’s official site.
Combined offers
Official ticketing sometimes sells bundles such as “Summit by lift + Madame Brasserie brunch”—for example around €116.70 adult on the public grid (confirm current products on toureiffel.paris).
