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Tour Eiffel (Eiffel Tower)

The Eiffel Tower literally towers over the Champ de Mars in Paris's smart 7th arrondissement. The top (third) floor offers a sweeping panorama of Paris. From directly underneath, there is a fascinating view of the delicate ironwork constructed by Gustave Eiffel, who was commissioned to build the tower for the Exposition Universelle in 1889 - the centenary of the French Revolution. The Tour Eiffel is also home to a number of restaurants, which offer views of the city and sky-high prices to match. There’s an excellent restaurant at the top.

Address: 
Champ de Mars,
7th,
Paris,
France
Telephone: 
01 4411 2323.
Website: 
www.tour-eiffel.fr
Opening times: 

Lifts: daily 0930-2345 (Jan-mid-Jun and Sep-Dec); daily 0900-0045 (mid-Jun-Aug).

Admission fees: 

Yes

Disabled access: 
Yes
Unesco: 
Yes

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