Today's 'take' is from the rooftop terrace of Galeries Lafayette (Boulevard Haussmann,), one of the city's best free panoramas.
From up here, the Tower looks surprisingly close framed by the rooftops of the Opéra Garnier district and a sea of zinc roofs and chimneys. The perspective compresses the distance (and a wee bit of zoom), making the Iron Lady feel almost like she's wandered into the shopping district for a quick visit. On a clear day like this, she stands perfectly centered between the buildings, as if Paris carefully arranged the skyline just for her cameo.
It's one of those classic "take on the tower" spots: no ticket needed, no long climb (escalators and elevators to the 8th/9th floor terrace), and the bonus of city views that includes Sacré-Cœur, Montmartre, the Invalides dome and the distant La Défense skyline. The terrace café adds a relaxed vibe, grab a coffee, lean on the railing, and watch the Tower play its optical trick again.
Paris geography magic: the Eiffel Tower seems to move around the city depending on where you stand. From Galeries Lafayette, she's practically a neighbor.
What's your favorite unexpected Eiffel Tower sighting in Paris?🗼
Bon mardi ! 🇫🇷
“You don’t look for the Tower — you simply notice when she finds you.”
Part of the “Take on the Tower” Series
Each Tuesday, we turn our gaze toward the Eiffel Tower — seen not as a monument, but as a quiet companion to everyday Paris.
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