1907-1917-1924-1932-1939-1947 : The colour is called "yellow-brown". The 1917 repainting was delayed because of the war. 1954-61 : A new colour for the Eiffel Tower: "brownish-red". Since 1968 : The colour “Eiffel Tower Brown” is chosen for its harmony with the Parisian cityscape.
Is the Eiffel Tower being painted right now?
The monument is currently undergoing its 20th repainting campaign. The aim of SETE and all the companies involved in the project (Pierre-Antoine Gatier architectural firm, Jarnias, Atelier de France) is to have the Tower ready for the Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games.
When was the last time the Eiffel Tower was repainted?
How often is the Eiffel Tower painted and how much paint is used?
Every seven years, painters apply 60 tons of paint to the tower to keep her looking young. The tower is painted in three shades, progressively lighter with elevation, in order to augment the structure's silhouette against the canvas of the Parisian sky.
Is the Eiffel Tower getting torn down?
The Eiffel Tower was supposed to be destroyed only 20 years after its construction. To remedy the situation, Gustave Eiffel had the ingenious idea of crediting it with a scientific purpose – the Tower was saved!