There’s a new way to see the Eiffel Tower

No matter how many times we visit Paris, we never grow tired of seeing the Eiffel Tower.

Our camera roll inevitably fills up with shots of the iconic structure from all different angles – and now there’s a new spot to see it from.

The Vertigo of the Tower, a 40-metre suspension bridge between the monument’s east and west pillars, has just opened.

Found nearly 60 metres off the ground, the bridge is fully netted and made up of more than 25,000 mesh panels.

Walking the bridge is free for all Eiffel Tower ticket holders, with access on the first floor. You’ll need to scan the QR code on-site and book a time slot within the following 60 minutes as only four people can pass through the bridge at any one time.

The Vertigo of the Tower was first unveiled last year, and its second season will see the bridge open until 3 May.

The Eiffel Tower in numbers

Built as the centrepiece for the 1889 World’s Fair, the Eiffel Tower was originally meant to be torn down after 20 years.

Today, it holds the Guinness World Record for the most visited paid-for monument, with more than seven million visitors in 2014.

There are three viewing platform levels within the structure: The first floor, which is 57 metres high; the second floor, which comes in at 116 metres; and the top, which is 276 metres above the ground.

There are a number of restaurants and bars throughout, including a champagne bar at the top.

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