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What can I say about this 324 m (1070 ft) high structure that hasn't been said before? Not much I guess, as everyone knows the Eiffel Tower. This world famous landmark was built in 1889 and was named after its designer, engineer Gustave Eiffel. It is now one of the worlds biggest tourist traps, but it still keeps in drawing the crowds, around 6,5 million people yearly. An amazing number;, which makes it all more the logical that the queues to go up the tower are so very long. And yes, I've been one of those people as well! On my first visit to Paris I just HAD to go up the tower. And I really enjoyed it! But that was probably mostly due to the fact of the idea it was the "Eiffel Tower" I went up, not especially because of the views from here.
This second time I gladly skipped the long wait in line, and pleased myself by just looking at it from the front, the side and below. The structure still amazes me, so it was fun to be here a second time around. But I don't think I will ever go up there again. The queue on this bright sunny day was endless, 45 minutes a sign above the cash register said. I guess visiting Paris and especially the Eiffel Tower requires a bit of patience! ;-)
While you stand and wait here in line, or just stare up at this enormous structure, do watch out of pickpocketers and scammers. An area like this, filled with tourists, is a gold-mine and dream come true for those who want to earn a buck or two from tourists. The police do seem to keep control over the area, as they were chasing a couple of scammers on bicycle when we were there. Leave a Comment Phone: 33 (0) 1 44 11 23 23Directions: Across the Seine from the Palais Chaillot Metro stop: Trocadéro, Bir-Hakeim RER: Ligne C: Champ de Mars Tour EiffelWebsite: http://www.tour-eiffel.fr/teiffel/uk/
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| | | | Eiffel Tower: THE ICON OF PARIS - BEAUTIFUL AT NIGHT | Tip Rating: | | | | |
Weighing 7,000 tons but exerting about the same pressure on the ground as an average-size person sitting in a chair, the wrought-iron tower wasn't meant to be permanent. Gustave-Alexandre Eiffel, the French engineer, famous mainly on his iron bridges, built it for the 1889 Universal Exhibition. What saved it from demolition was the advent of radio -- as the tallest structure in Europe, it made a perfect spot to place a radio antenna (now a TV antenna).
The least expensive way to see Tour Eiffel is to walk up the first two floors at a cost of 3.05€. That way you also avoid the long lines waiting for the elevator. If you dine at the tower's Altitude 95 (tel. 01-45-55-20-04), an Eiffel restaurant on the first floor, management allows patrons to cut to the head of the line.
You'll find elevators in two of the pillars. The first landing provides a view over the rooftops at: 57.63 meters (189 ft). Souvenir shops. Restaurant "Altitude 95" (tel- 01-45-55-20-04). Post office, with special stamps "Paris Eiffel Tower ".
The 2nd landing offers a panoramic look at the city at 115.73 meters (379 ft). Telescopes, shops. Jules Verne Restaurant (extremely expensive, reservations- 01-45-55-61-44).
The 3rd landing at 276.13 meters (905 feet, 11 inches) is the view most people come for, on a clear day you can see for 64km (40 miles), ).
Probably the best approach to the tower is to take the Métro to the Trocadéro station & walk from the Palais de Chaillot to the Seine. Besides fabulous views, especially when the Trocadéro fountains are in full force, you get a free show from the dancers & acrobats who perform around the Palais de Chaillot. The vast green expanse beneath the tower is the Parc du Champs-de-Mars. Leave a Comment Phone: 01-44-11-23-23Directions: Transportation Métro: Trocadéro, Ecole Militaire, or Bir-Hakeim. RER: Champ de Mars-Tour EiffelWebsite: http://www.tour-eiffel.fr/teiffel/uk/
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| | | | Eiffel Tower: What Is Paris Without Tour Eiffel? | Tip Rating: | | | | |
That must be the winner of the rhetorical question of the year if there is an award for the category, but I have found myself thinking about it each time we were in Paris. As Charles always said, I possess the choicest Abby Normal brain.
Without Tour Eiffel, in my mind, the gap where it now stands is filled with trees, park benches, duck pond, pathways, and children’s playground. That would be good; the world always needs more parks, but would another park justifies missing Tour Eiffel?
Perhaps there would not even be a park. Perhaps Iena Bridge or Avenue de Suffren would be extent and traffic would flow better. Then again, perhaps not. Murphy’s Law dictates that thoroughfares always come with bottlenecks so no car can get through easily. That would be bad; the world does not need more traffic, especially when there is no Tour Eiffel to blame the traffic on.
My mind wandered, but each time I came up with a possible scenario, there was an argument against it.
I guess Paris can be without Tour Eiffel, but the city would not be the Paris we love, there would be a missing element to upset the image. Seeing Paris without Tour Eiffel would be the same as seeing Mona Lisa standing by the fireplace, a champagne flute on her hand and a grin on her face. A travesty, I would say. Leave a Comment
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| | | | Eiffel Tower: Panorama from La Tour Eiffel | Tip Rating: | | | | |
When La Tour Eiffel was built by Gustave Eiffel in 1889 , it stood at a mighty 300m to commemorate the French Revolution for the International Exhibition of Paris . Of course, at that time it was the tallest monument around. Today, it isn't any more ( unless you're Dr Evil's mini-me ) but it provides a heck of a panorama from its topmost platform.
Yup, there are 3 levels. The first two levels are die-hard step aerobic fans who are willing to pay 3.50euros and 6.50euros to burst their lungs climbing the iron staircase. The third level are for people who are only slightly smarter as they will to cough up 11 euros like any good tourist to oogle at the view from the top.
Cost aside, the view of Paris, from its topmost platforms is FANTASTIC and it's worth being a temporary sardine inside the elevator. Go there one one hour before sunset and get an astounding view..
Opening Hours
Winter: 9.30 a.m.-11 p.m.
Summer: 9 a.m.- 12pm Leave a Comment Directions: Transport Metro: Bir Hakeim RER: Champ de Mars Bus: 42, 69, 72, 82, 87 Alight when you see the tower for God's sake.Website: http://www.tour-eiffel.fr/teiffel/uk/
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| | | | Eiffel Tower: The best time to look at the Eiffel Tower | Tip Rating: | | | | |
It's a must see, ooh, a must see. How could you go to Paris and not see the magical French eptiome?
Your first sight of La Tour Eiffel will be a magical experience, so here's a tip to make it more memorable...
Go to the tower during the night, just before the top of every hour (eg.10pm, 11pm) and the Eiffel tower will sparkle for a full ten minutes for you. If that's not enough, hang out at the Trocadero cafes till 2am..something magical will happen...
The lights of the tower will be switched off and the sparkly lights will twinkle magically for 10minutes. It's quite a spectacle, if you're still awake.
(Since I can't make my picture sparkle, click the website below to see what I mean..) Leave a Comment Directions: Metro :Bir Hakeim RER : Champ de Mars Bus :42, 69, 72, 82, 87 Too big for you to miss it.Website: http://www.tour-eiffel.fr/teiffel/uk/
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| | | | Eiffel Tower: Did you recognise it ? | Tip Rating: | | | | |
No ? Try again !
Hint : it has been classified 'the most widely known european monument'
Like more than 6,000,000 visitors per year, you can't avoid going to see the Tour Eiffel if you want to tell your friends/family that you have been in Paris.
To get better aquainted with this his impressive lady's, lets see her official ID :
"Date of birth: March 31, 1889
Contractor: Gustave Eiffel & Cie
Engineers: Maurice Koechlin & Emile Nouguier
Architect: Stephen Sauvestre
Height: 324m (including flagpole)
Total weight: 10,100 tons
Coordinates :
Latitude : 48º 51' 32" North
Longitude : 002º 17' 45" East
Number of steps: 1665
Owner: City of Paris"
The Tour Eiffel can be visited every day of the year, you may access the first, the 2nd or the top floor and see Paris under your feet (for the 1st and 2nd floor you have the choice between stairs and lifts, for the 3rd, visitors' access is only by lift).
There are 2 restaurants in it : the luxuous Jules Verne and the more (expensive)cafeteria style Altitude 95.
The view from the top is impressive, but, if you are afraid by the (common)lenghty queues you can just stroll around and appreciate the sight (like, for instance, by night, from the parvis du Palais de Chaillot)
The tour Eiffel has also a vey usefull characteristic : wherever you are in Paris, you can see it - better than a compass ! Leave a Comment Phone: 33 (0) 1 44 11 23 23Directions: Between the Champ de Mars and the Trocadero Can be seen from about everywhere in ParisWebsite: http://www.tour-eiffel.fr
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| | | | Eiffel Tower: What's Paris without the Eiffel? | Tip Rating: | | | | |
The Eiffel tower has been cause of much debate and controversy among Parisians. Some love it, some hate it. However, it still draws millions of visitors each year, longing to have that Parisian experience, take pictures, and tell everybody at home that they have been to Paris and have pictures in front of the Eiffel tower to prove it.
Whatever your opinion is, if you are a first time visitor to Paris, the Eiffel Tower experience is a must. It will give you that feeling of validation and say to yourself, "yes, i have arrived in Paris".
The line ups, especially for the elevator is quite long. Get there early if you want to avoid crowds and long lines. The line up to take the stairs is much shorter, and walking up to the first level is not to strenious. I suggest walking up to the first level and taking the elevator to the 2nd and 3rd level from there.
There are souveneir shops in each level of the tower, and there are also cafes where you can get a light snack. Bring as little as possible, but don't forget your camera. The views from the top are breathtaking. Leave a Comment Directions: You can't miss it!!!
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