The Eiffel Tower

Advantages: cheap to visit, great views of paris, one of the most popular attractions
Disadvantages: lengthy queues

...If you visit Paris its almost rude not to go up the Eiffel tower. Those of you who have read my other reviews on Paris will know I went there last summer for a few days??and yes I did venture up the Eiffel tower. History: The Eiffel tower was built by the contractor Gustave Eiffel in 1889 and is 118 years old. It took only two years two months and five days to build, which is quite remarkable considering the height of the tower, the weight of the metalwork used and the fact that it was only 1889! There is an exhibition marking the building work of the tower on one of the levels and this is well worth a look, although I can't remember which level it is on. My opinion: I thought it was great and really good value for money, however it has since been named top of the list in a poll of the worlds most disappointing tourist spots...

beanie8844 22.03.2008 · Read review
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I see the Eiffel Tower!

Advantages: Close to the Eiffel Tower, clean and not bad prices
Disadvantages: No tea or coffee facilities in the room.

...On my recent trip to Paris I saw a lot of hotels - the first one was the Tour Eiffel Suffren. This hotel is a 4 star hotel and is part of the Mercure chain of hotels. The hotel: The hotel is classed as a 4 star hotel but, is not a luxury style hotel compared to others of the same rating within Paris city centre. The hotel has plenty of facilities which I'll go through later and is quite large with 405 rooms. Location: The hotel is one of the closest to the Eiffel Tower and from the front entrance there is a smashing view of the tower. Some of the rooms also have a view of the tower but unfortunately I was not lucky enough to have one of those ones! The hotel is located at 20 Rue Jean Rey and is actually located right next door to the Hilton Paris hotel. Officially in the 15th Arondissemont it is located on the left bank...

frankiecesca 30.11.2008 (06.12.2008) · Read review
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When I Fell For The Eiffel

Advantages: Great views over the city, interesting things to look at / read at different levels, most bon waffles in the cafe
Disadvantages: No trampolines like in Blackpool's :(

...It’s debatable in my book whether the Eiffel Tower or Sacré Coeur offers a better view, but one thing is certain – you won’t be disappointed if you get to the top of this place. For many tourists, a trip to the city is not complete without a visit. For me it offered a welcome change from Blackpool Tower, and the chance to agree that there are some things the French do do better. The Tour Eiffel, constructed for 1889’s Universal Exhibition dominates the parc du Champs-de-Mars on the banks of the Seine. Designed by engineer Gustav Eiffel, hence the name, it stretches up for over 300m, and at the time was the tallest building in the world. Even after September 11th, it is still no where near close to reclaiming this title however. ** Trip Up + Views From The Top ** For many people a visit starts...

zoe_page 25.02.2003 · Read review
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The Eiffel Tower.

Advantages: Amazing Views, great experience
Disadvantages: A little pricy, can be very busy.

...for. You get a 360 degree view of Paris so make sure that you have picked a clear day. i was also surprised that there is a toilet at the top, amazing though, you have to go to the top of the Eiffel Tower to find the cleanest toilets in France!! You can stay at the top as long as you want and there are plenty of lifts to the bottom!! Please enjoy this experience as i did!!!...

mattazz 03.07.2006 · Read review
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How I spent the night at La Tour Eiffel

Advantages: View ... wind ... chill ...
Disadvantages: View ... wind ... chill ...

...In my last visit to Paris last year, my husband and I visited la tour Eiffel at night, having previously visited it in the middle of a hot summer day. I thought, a night visit would be quite different, the night scene would be a nice change and the crowds will not be so bad. Upon reaching the Eiffel Tower, I wasn't wrong in my assumptions because it was quite deserted and we had a fabulous time! Getting there = The Eiffel Tower can be reached by several means, of which we chose to walk. Our hotel was within walking distance and we felt rather comfortable and safe to walk in those areas. We don't know whether its either our ignorance or the general safety of the local area, but we didn't meet any trouble and we had a wonderful long walk to and fro the Eiffel in the quiet of the suburbs of Paris. By all means, take...

petitesquirt 15.04.2003 · Read review
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Tour Eiffel

Advantages: Lots of places to go
Disadvantages: A little dirty

...In Paris, there is a lot to do. I went to visit the Eiffel Tower, which you can go up either by elevator or walk up, and on every level, there is a gift shop, and binoculars to look out at the scenery with. After that, you can eat at the Eiffel Tower resturant, which is beautiful. The food was filling and excellent. After that, on the way back to the hotel, we stopped by at one of the market stalls to buy some fresh sea food, and to do some shopping. I highly recommend going, because you see what Paris really is all about, and the clothes are great! Also, you need to reserve the Eiffel Resturant beforehand, or else you won?t be assured of a seat....

Groovygal2_99 13.07.2000 · Read review
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A Tour of La Tour

Advantages: Great views, beautiful at night
Disadvantages: Not good if you're frightened of heights, there are better views of the city,

...around a corner and the Tour Eiffel stood majestically before him. Ah oui... Histoire de la Tour Eiffel There's something magical about the Tour Eiffel. It's become the symbol of Paris, the symbol of France itself, and yet it was never meant to stand for more than a year. It was originally supposed to be erected in Barcelona, but plans designed by Gustave Eiffel were rejected. Construction finally began in Paris, where the tower was to create an entrance archway for the Exposition Universelle in 1889. 120 years later...and the Eiffel Tower continues to stand the test of time, despite being branded an eyesore by many of the great French names of the day. One of its greatest critics was Guy de Maupassant, the French writer who allegedly dined at one of the Eiffel Tower's restaurant every day as it was the only place in Paris where he...

lora44 25.10.2009 · Read review
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Eiffel Shower - Where not to go in Paris

Advantages: You'll feel you've DONE a landmark
Disadvantages: You might feel you wasted a day, or afternoon

...IGNORE COMMENTS - THIS WAS WRONGLY PLACED AS AS SOMEONE ELSES PC GAME REVIEW !! I HAVE RESUBMITTED IT 4 TIMES !! If like us, you are visiting Paris on a budget, and something has to give, this should be it, according to our family anyway! La Tour Eiffel's whole "raison d'etre" was its height, at the time it was built, but due to the heights that newer structures can reach in our day and age, its height alone is no longer enough to recommend it! It was built to commemorate the French Revolution and stands 30 metres high. There is a useful website, particularly for families, which I checked out, but interestingly their views and recommendations eerily echoed ours! (www.france4families.com) The tower was, for its time, a staggering piece of engineering and people rightly traversed from far and wide to see it and marvel at its...

queenmaebh 27.06.2007 · Read review
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An iconic monument

Advantages: Iconic, amazing views
Disadvantages: Queues!

...On my recent trip to Paris with a friend I knew that I wanted to go up the Eiffel Tower. I?d been up the Tower about 16 years ago but the last time I was in Paris, about 6 years ago, I couldn?t go up as the ex-Mr Tart was scared of heights. My friend and I both made the Tower a priority for our trip. SOME HISTORY: The Tower was designed by Gustave Eiffel for the Paris Exposition to celebrate the centenary of the French Revolution in 1889. It was originally supposed to be pulled down after a few years but the French realised it was good for communication so allowed it to stay up. The Tower is made from over 18000 pieces of metal and 2.5 million rivets. The Tower is painted every 7 years to stop it rusting and it takes nearly 60 tonnes of paint! It is visited by around 6 million people every year. The Tower now stands at 324...

tartlette83 24.04.2009 · Read review
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Just another Novotel.....or is it?

Advantages: Clean, very modern, nice rooms and great rates
Disadvantages: Some will prefer a hotel closer to the Champs Elysee

...Another hotel in my recent hotel visit to Paris and this time the Novotel Tour Eiffel. I was really looking forward to arriving at this hotel because I had heard so much about it and so I already had an idea in my head about what it would be like. The hotel: The hotel is a 4 star hotel that is located quite close to the Eiffel tower on the left bank in the 15th Arondissement of Paris. It is in fact just across the main road from the river bank. It is also within easy reach of the Louvre. The hotel is obviously part of the Novotel chain and is fairly easy to spot as it is quite a garish red/orange colour in one section. Location: As mentioned it is in the 15th Arondissement and is situated at 61 Quai De Grenelle. The hotel is on the main road so is easy to find when coming along the road. First impressions: The building is...

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