Eiffel Tower

T he Eiffel Tower was built        experience.                        in 1887 as the entrance                                            arch to the Exposition          The view is not all the Eiffel     Universelle, the World's Fair.        Tower offers though, there is a    The engineer, Gustave Eiffel,         skating rink on the first floor    prepared its unique design to         during winters and the facility    enable it to take the high wind       is free to use. Apart from the     velocity at the height of 324         rink, there is the Altitude 95 on  meters even if it allows for a        the first floor, a restaurant      sway of 2-3 inches in high wind.      able to cater to up to 200         The ‘eyesore’ for the Parisians       people. The second floor has a     at the time of its construction       reservations only restaurant,      is now a monument linked to many      with a private lift, for people    historical events and structure       looking for the perfect candle     that represents France, and more      lit dinner. In addition, a post    particularly Paris, all over the      office, a photo studio and         world.                                souvenir shops are all scattered                                         over the first two floors of the   With well over 67 hundred             tower. The view from the top, as   thousand tourists in the year         expected, is phenomenal but the    2006, Eiffel Tower is a must          one from the grounds around the    visit for anyone going to Paris.      tower is no less intimidating,     The tower has three stories, with     yet splendid. The highlights of    the first two accessible by           the display are the lights that    stairs and lifts while the top        sparkle to mark the Eiffel Tower   floor is only accessible by           in the skyline for a few minutes   lifts. With the popularity of the     every hour during the night.       monument, you can expect to face                                         queues but the end view from the      For those planning a tour of the   top of the tower is a worthwhile      Eiffel Tower, Le Marquis Hotel     Paris is a very convenient and        the guests have the option to      luxurious option to stay at. The      dine indoor or on the sheltered    hotel is walking distance from        patio as they please. The rooms    the Tower and Champs De Mars,         are well equipped with modern      with access to other tourist          luxury facilities, making Le       attractions in the city through       Marquis Hotel Paris instrumental   the metro. For restaurant dining,     for your memorable tour to Paris.  About the Author: Paris accommodation Published At: www.Isnare.com