Get ready to savor a new experience at the Eiffel Tower! Beginning in 2019, this iconic Parisian landmark is undergoing a culinary transformation, bringing world-class dining options to every level. From Michelin-starred restaurants to innovative take-away options, the Eiffel Tower is set to tantalize your taste buds while offering a unique and memorable experience.
A Culinary Journey Atop the City of Lights
The Eiffel Tower is undergoing a complete makeover, striving to offer a truly unique experience to its over six million annual visitors. Following the successful completion of the Tower’s grounds and garden renovations in 2018, the new food offer project takes center stage, focusing on the very best of Parisian and French cuisine.
A Feast for the Senses: Elevated Cuisine and Enhanced Design
The Eiffel Tower’s culinary transformation is a major undertaking, with a completely redesigned food offering led by Umanis, the new concessionaire. This exciting project features a talented duo of Michelin-starred chefs, Frédéric Anton and Thierry Marx, elevating the dining experience to new heights. The project encompasses a complete reimagining of the venues, including architectural renovations, a reinvented culinary and commercial offering, and a strong emphasis on environmental and social responsibility.
The Jules Verne: A Parisian Culinary Destination
The Jules Verne restaurant, a true icon of French gastronomy, is set to reopen its doors in the summer of 2019, under the leadership of Frédéric Anton, a three-star chef and winner of the prestigious Meilleur Ouvrier de France competition. Anton’s ambition is to establish the restaurant as a must-visit gastronomic destination in Paris. To achieve this vision, visitors will embark on an extraordinary culinary journey, starting with a refurbished entrance and a private elevator ascent.
A Refined Setting for Exquisite Cuisine
Arriving at the Jules Verne on the second floor of the Eiffel Tower, guests will be greeted by a beautifully renovated interior, designed by the talented architect Aline Asmar d’Amman. Frédéric Anton’s new Jules Verne offers a menu that reinterprets the classics of French cuisine, while also offering new experiences, such as breakfast, private lounge dining, and even the opportunity to witness the culinary magic firsthand in the kitchen.
The Brasserie: Parisian Bistro Fare for Everyone
On the first floor of the Eiffel Tower, the Brasserie, currently known as 58 Tour Eiffel, is undergoing a transformation under the guidance of double-starred Chef Thierry Marx. The restaurant will be offering new menus created by Thierry Marx for dinner and lunch, starting on March 13th, before closing for extensive renovations from September 2019 to February 2020.
A Modern Bistro with a Sustainable Soul
Led by Ramy Fischler, the 2018 Designer of the Year and founder of RF Studio, and Nicola Delon, co-founder of the Encore Heureux collective, the architectural project for the future Brasserie is divided into islands, providing more views for guests and highlighting the Tower’s original structure. Thierry Marx’s vision for the Brasserie is to create a truly “universal” space, offering a Parisian bistro cuisine that emphasizes the use of simple ingredients. The Brasserie will also be committed to environmental responsibility and social consciousness, using primarily local products sourced within 200 kilometers of Paris and minimizing waste. Get ready to experience the new Brasserie in early 2020!
Take Away Delights: Flavor on Every Floor
The Eiffel Tower experience is set to become as tasty as it is innovative, with a variety of take-away options available from April to December 2019. On the Esplanade, visitors can enjoy delicious Eiffel Tower cones, both savory and sweet, perfect for on-the-go snacking. Food tricycles will also be offering seasonal treats, including Parisian hot dogs, detox bars, soup or ice cream, and sweets. And for those who prefer to skip the lines, the “bees” on the Esplanade will be offering pancakes and waffles, allowing visitors to order and pay in advance and have their treats delivered to their location.
A Parisian Bistro Experience to Go
On the first floor, the old buffet will be transformed into a traditional Parisian bistro, the Eiffel Tower Bistro, offering take-away sandwiches by Thierry Marx during the day and sit-down dinner with local dishes in the evening.
A Sweet and Savory Selection
On the second floor, the “Comptoir” stands will offer a selection of sweet and savory take-away options, featuring mini sandwiches, pastries, original pastries from the Guilde des artisans, macarons, and more.
Champagne and Caviar Atop the World
At the top of the Tower, the Champagne Bar is expanding this spring, offering a luxurious experience in a capsule between earth and sky, 905 feet above the ground. Enjoy champagne and French caviar while taking in breathtaking views of Paris.
The Eiffel Tower’s food and beverage concession has been awarded to Umanis, led by Sodexo, in partnership with three shareholders: starred chef Frédéric Anton (3) for the Jules Verne, starred chef Thierry Marx (2) for the 1st floor Brasserie, and Ubudu, a specialist in visitor flow management.
Sodexo Sports and Loisirs has created and implemented the “Guilde des artisans” (“Guild of Craftsmen”), a network of Parisian and Ile-de-France food artisans selected for their exceptional craftsmanship and commitment to eco-responsibility. These local artisans will be offering their products to the monument’s six million annual visitors, showcasing the best of local know-how and contributing to the economic and social fabric of the community.
The Eiffel Tower is truly reimagining its culinary landscape, offering a unique and memorable experience for every visitor. From Michelin-starred dining to innovative take-away options, the Eiffel Tower is set to tantalize your taste buds and offer a truly Parisian experience.
