It's a beautiful site to visit. During the day one...

It's a beautiful site to visit. During the day one of the best places to take photos is on the other side of the bridge so you can get the full Eiffel tower in the distance. You should be sure to watch out for pick pockets and politely decline agressive vendors near the base. At night the tower does a light show for 5 minutes every hour on the hour. You can also go up to various levels on the tower to get views of the city. You have to pay for tickets, and the elevator line costs more and can take hours to get through line so if you're on a budget or in a hurry I would suggest braving the stairs.