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The Eiffel Tower located on the Champ de Mars in Paris that has become both a global icon of France and one of the most recognizable structures in the world. It is the tallest building in Paris,and the single most visited paid monument in the world; millions of people ascend it every year. Named after its designer, engineer Gustave Eiffel, the tower was built as the entrance arch for the 1889 World's Fair.

Updated Nov 7, 2009

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Eiffel Tower Experience
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When you see the Eiffel Tower for the Ist time you realize why it is such a world known structure. It is simply huge and marvelous. The square under the four legs is full of 3 type of people tourist street vendors selling plastic replicas negotiate a good price as their charge exorbitant prices and poor women with pieces of paper asking if you English best to say no. I climbed to the first floor cause there is a very long line for the lift easily 2-3 hours long, stairs are only for 4.5 Euros. The stairs are easy to climb as they have a resting area after every 15 steps, one can rest and climb at their own pace. Once at the top once can wander around and see all of Paris. When I went it was the 125 anniversary and there were various displays showing the history including a hall where all movies with scenes of the tower like James Bond (View to a kill) clips were being shown. I did not go to the top as I had to cover Paris in one day but I recommend climbing till the 2nd floor and taking the lift to the top. One can take the lift down no need to take the stairs on the way down

Written Oct 29, 2009

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Tour de Eiffel
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An iconic structure recognizable the world over and visible from anywhere in Paris its absolutely breathtaking!

No visit to Paris would be complete without scaling the heights for a bird's eye view of Montmartre and Sacre Couer, the Arc du Triomphe and Champs Elysees, Invalides, Champs du Mars below, Palais du Chaillot and not to mention the view of when the Trocadéro fountains are in full force.

There are various rates to the tower and depending on whether you decide to visit the first two floors or the top and whether you decide to take the elevators or climb the stairs. Check out the website for updated information regarding entrance fees.

Its quite spectacular, isn't it?

Updated Oct 26, 2009

Address: Champ de Mars

Phone: 33 (0) 1 44 11 23 23

Website: http://www.tour-eiffel.fr/teiffel/uk/

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Be prepared for a long que in. I guess the manual bag searching contributed to it. Would have been great if they have implemented x-ray machines like the vatican.

Take a look at my paris photos below:

http://quirkymalaysia.blogspot.com/2008/10/paris.html

Written Oct 15, 2009

Address: Trocadero

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THE FAMOUS EIFFEL TOWER
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This famous EIFFEL TOWER (the locals calls it Tour Eiffel) is found on the famous Champ de Mars. Incidentally this Eiffel Tower was and is now claimed to be the tallest bluiding in Paris (not France, IN PARIS). Perhaps this is considered to be a one of those touristic areas that you need to get out of your way to just visit it, and surely can guarantee you that it’s all worth your time and effort.
From what we read the day we took these photos, it is about 81 story building.

This tower is divided into three levels for the public or for the tourists. You may purchase your tickets as you get into the bldg., you can even try using the stairs but as we did, we took the lifts as we were a group of ten people including three children.

Written Sep 21, 2009

Address: Trocadero

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eiffel tower one of the most famous sights
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The Eiffel Tower (French: Tour Eiffel, [tuʀ ɛfɛl]) is a 19th century iron lattice tower located on the Champ de Mars in Paris that has become both a global icon of France and one of the most recognizable structures in the world. The Eiffel Tower, which is the tallest building in Paris,[1] is the single most visited paid monument in the world; millions of people ascend it every year. Named after its designer, engineer Gustave Eiffel, the tower was built as the entrance arch for the 1889 World's Fair.

The tower is massive; it stands 324 m (1,063 ft) tall, about the same height as an 81-story building. It was the tallest structure in the world from its completion until 1930, when it was eclipsed by the Chrysler Building in New York City. Not including broadcast antennas, it is the second-tallest structure in France, behind the Millau Viaduct, just completed in 2004. And while the Eiffel Tower is a steel structure, and weighs approximately 10,000 tonnes, it actually has a relatively low density, weighing less than would a cylinder of air occupying the same dimensions as the tower.

The tower has three levels for visitors. Tickets can be purchased to ascend either on stairs or lifts to the first and second levels. The walk to the first level is over 300 steps, as is the walk from the first to the second level. The third and highest level is only accessible by lift. Both the first and second levels feature restaurants.

The tower has become the most prominent symbol of both Paris and France. The tower is a featured part of the backdrop in literally scores of movies that take place in Paris. Its iconic status is so established that it even serves as a symbol for the entire nation of France, such as when it was used as the logo for the French bid to host the 1992 Summer Olympics.

Written Sep 2, 2009

Address: Trocadero

Website: http://www.tour-eiffel.fr/teiffel/uk/

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The icon of Paris
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Called by Le Tour Eiffel it is a masterpiece by Mr Eiffel. Gustav started construction in 1889 for the commemoration of the 100th year of the French Revolution (first one on many)to present in the World's Fair held in Paris, where else. The steel is amazing well preserved and has not had much need of repair since. The intent was to dismantle the tower in a couple of years after completion, but it was decided is ws too costly, so it was left "as is". It does require a coat of paint about every 15-20 years. The structure is 1010 feet high and has 1665 steps to the top. There are 3 levels; the first being about 180 feet. There you can look around and get postage stamped cards from the Eiffel. The next level is around 770 feet, and the views are more clear at this level. The top is good on a clear day, but plan ahead if you can. It is so tall, the views can be hazy looking in a camera. It weighs 7300 tons. The cost to the top is just over 10 Euro, and 6 Euro to second level. Be sure to take the stairs back down from level two so you do not have to stand in line for many minutes for the elevator. Go early in the morning, first thing, or the crowds, in nearly any day will overwhelm you and the waits not worth the trip to the top.

Updated Sep 1, 2009

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The Eiffel Tower was even more majestic than I thought. The view over Paris is magic. The city is so big and thorough beautiful. The entrance fee of 10 Euros and a long queue to take the lift was worth it.

Note that bad weather and fog reduce the visibility, especial from the top floor. Anyway it's not necessary to take the lift to the top floor of Eiffel tower to have a view of Paris. The second highest floor is enough.

Updated Aug 30, 2009

Address: Trocadero

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A visit to Paris are not complete without visiting the Eiffel Tower. The symbol of Paris, and France to to that extent, this iron monument was constructed by Gustav Eiffel and completed on 1889 for expo

Written Jul 8, 2009

Address: 5 avenue Anatole France,Champs de Mars,75007 Par

Phone: 33 (0) 1 44 11 23 23

Website: http://www.tour-eiffel.fr/teiffel/uk/

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Just do it
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I seriously thought about not going to the top of the Eiffel Tower on this trip. I knew the line to get in would be horrendous and I'd already done this attraction on my first trip here. However, I'm glad I did it. I must mention that due to a problem with my feet, standing for as long as our wait was (well over an hour), would have been really bad for me. Luckily, and as in all Parisien attractions I visited, there was plenty of places to sit. So I spent a good amount of time directly under the tower and looking up at her beauty. (And maybe I had an ice-cream cone too...!)

Apparently, now you must pay to visit both the 2nd level up as well as the summit. It seems like a ripoff but we did it.

The views from the top of Eiffel are amazing and luckily, we did this on a sunny and crisp afternoon. It was lovely.

Written Jun 21, 2009

Address: Trocadero

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