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The Eiffel tower (Tour Eiffel) in Paris

The Eiffel tower was built in Paris by Gustave Eiffel, a French engineer specialized in revolutionary steel constructions. The Eiffel tower originally had no use!

The objective of the project was to demonstrate the capabilities of modern steel engineering at Paris 1889 world exhibition.

A daring engineer's dream, the Eiffel tower weights 7000 tons, but the pressure it applies on the ground is equivalent to that of a chair with a man seated on it!

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The Eiffel tower from Palais de Chaillot


The Eiffel tower in Paris

At 300 meters, it remained the world tallest building until the construction of the Chrysler building in New York city in 1929. Now 320 meters high with television antennas, it  spectacularly towers above Paris, a city almost free from skyscrapers.

Open air elevators bring you up to the first (57 meters above ground), the second (115 meters) and the third floor (276 meters).

Each one provides different and fascinating views on Paris and surrounding Ile de France region.

Go there on a sunny day, preferably in the second half of the afternoon. We recommend you to walk up to the first or second floor, a spectacular and refreshing experience.

The Eiffel tower is open from 9.30am to 11pm from January 1st to June 10th and from September 1st to December 31st (stairs closed at 6.30pm), from 9am to 12pm from June 11th to August 31st (stairs closed at 11pm).

The Eiffel tower has two restaurants, the Altitude on the first floor and the Jules Vernes on the second floor.

More information on Eiffel Tower and Eiffel  tower official web site.

view on Eiffel tower
A typical Paris view on Eiffel tower

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