Jean-François Martins

Jean-François Martins is the president of the company responsible for the operation of the Eiffel Tower (SETE). In a recent announcement, he detailed the ongoing renovations of this iconic Parisian landmark, which began in 2019 and are set to conclude in 2026. Martins highlighted the impressive condition of the tower's metal structure after the removal of 19 layers of paint during the restoration process, and noted the tower's return to a light brown color reminiscent of its original design by Gustave Eiffel.