6.19.2018

Paris - All Around the Eiffel Tower

A young buy dribbles a soccer ball past the Eiffel Tower in Paris, France.


While the Eiffel Tower may be crowded, full of tourists and souvenir hawkers, it remains an absolute must see in my book. Up close the elegant metalwork of the tower is powerful. And the surrounding gardens offer peaceful green spaces that balance out the crush of visitors. I didn't go up, but I wouldn't be opposed to doing so in the future. But I would make sure to plan to visit at a slower (does that even exist?) time.

Crowds of visitors gather beneath the Eiffel Tower to marvel at the monument's strong yet delicate design.
A couple readies themselves for a wedding photo session in front of the Eiffel Tower in Paris, France.
A sunny day at the Eiffel Tower, crowds of visitors picnic on the green lawn of the monument.
Glittering fountains decorate the plaza in front of the Eiffel Tower in Paris, France.


Choosing a restaurant around the Eiffel Tower can be a daunting task. I ended up at Cafe Constant, a charming corner spot just a few streets away. I found it recommended frequently for its lunch prix fixe meal. I enjoyed three beautiful courses for just €18. A cold ham roulade with salad as an appetizer, crisp roasted chicken with homemade chips for the main, and a gorgeous arrangement of meringues, fruit, and custard for dessert. Run by a Michelin star chef, it's a popular spot that doesn't take reservations. I hit it at the after lunch sweet spot, when most of the crowds had cleared out. It was a lovely lunch and felt like the perfect pairing to my Eiffel Tower visit.

A delicate dessert of berries, cream, and meringue at Cafe Constant in Paris, France.
A first course of Ham roulade and a light salad at Cafe Constant in Paris, France.
A main course Juicy roast chicken is complemented by crispy chips at Cafe Constant in Paris, France.
A refreshing glass of rose complemented a Prixe Fixe lunch at Cafe Constant in Paris, France.
A delicate dessert of berries, cream, and meringue at Cafe Constant in Paris, France.
A small coffee to complete the Prix Fixe meal at Cafe Constant.
Petty cabs ready for riders at the Eiffel Tower.
A view of the Eiffel Tower from below on a sunny day in Paris, France.

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