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Places to See Guide to Sightseeing in Paris The Eiffel Tower  One
of the world's most famous monuments, La Tour Eiffel is an
unmistakeable feature of the Paris skyline. Designed by Gustav
Eiffel for the 1889 World Fair, when completed the tower was the
tallest building in the world at 300 metres. It is no exaggeration
to say that the Eiffel Tower is the symbol not only of Paris but of
the entire country. Although no longer the tallest structure in the
world it still offers one of the best vantage points from which to
get your bearings in the City of Lights. Take the lift all the way
up to level three for some spectacular views across Paris. Famously the construction was only intended to last the duration of the fair. However, over a century after its erection the tower is still as sturdy as ever. To avoid the queues come early in the morning - or visit at night when the tower is lit up with over 10,000 lights. Champ de Mars, 7e. Open: daily 09h30-23h00. Admission: EUR11 to level three; EUR7.70 to level two; EUR4.20 to level one. Tel: +33 (0)1-4411-2323. Métro: Bir-Hakeim or RER Champ-de-Mars. Other attractions: Arc de Triomphe (Arc of Triumph), The Seine Cruise, Notre Dame and L'Île de la Cité, Louvre, Sacre Coeur, Orsay Museum (Musée d'Orsay), The Pompidou Centre, The Cluny (Musée National du Moyen Age), The Picasso Museum, The Conciergerie, Montmartre, The Paris Cemeteries, Military Museum, The Panthéon, Views of Paris |
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