No, the Eiffel Tower is not going to be demolished in 2026. Despite what’s been circulating across social media, the iconic Paris landmark remains fully operational and continues to welcome tourists from across the world.
The viral rumor emerged after two unrelated events were twisted into a misleading narrative. Earlier this month, the Eiffel Tower was temporarily closed due to a nationwide strike in France, which led to some safety concerns and short-term disruptions. Around the same time, a satirical news outlet published a fictional article claiming that the Eiffel Tower would be dismantled and replaced with a giant slide—a joke that was never meant to be taken seriously.
However, several high-follower social media accounts combined the satire and the real-life strike, and falsely claimed that the tower’s operating lease was set to expire and demolition was imminent due to structural fatigue.
This is entirely false.
In reality, the Eiffel Tower remains a robust and self-sufficient monument. It generates over €117 million annually, does not depend on state funding, and is maintained by Société d’Exploitation de la Tour Eiffel (SETE), which oversees the tower’s operations. Structural assessments continue to show that the tower is in safe condition, and tickets remain available for booking via its official website.
Tourists planning to visit Paris can rest assured: the Eiffel Tower stands tall and strong, just as it has for over 130 years. Let this serve as another reminder to always fact-check before sharing online content—especially when it comes to world heritage landmarks.
