Activites sur la Tour Eiffel

Arc de Triomphe seen from the Eiffel Tower

As I mentioned before, the Eiffel Tower is the most recognized symbol of Paris which has attracted over 7 million visitors because everyday, the are hordes of tourists lining up to climb the tower for a memorable life experience. I can't stop daydreaming about visiting and climbing up the landmark. Here is what you need to know before reaching the tower. Ticketing prices will vary in low or high tourist seasons, the floors desired, and the type of visitors such as school groups, business travelers, or leisure travelers even disabled visitors. The price range is usually between 9-20 Euros, that is 12-30 Canadian Dollars. Transportation to the Eiffel Tower is primarily by the Metro, and the best station is "Bir-Hakeim" on the green 6 Line. There is another train service to the monument which is the "Champs de Mars - Tour Eiffel" station by the French Regional Express Network (RER). Other modes of transportation are five Parisian bus routes, biking, and automobile.



Jules Venre Restaurant

On every floor, there are activities, restaurants, and shops for tourists to delight. The top floor offers a human height measurement, champagne bar, panoramic maps, a model of how the tower's top originally appeared. There is a small wax museum of Gustave Eiffel's office, you will see Gustave meeting with the infamous inventor of the light bulb inventor Thomas Edison.The Second Floor offers an almost perfect place to take pictures of the City of Light. Here, there are lots of souvenir shops where you can purchase a personal piece of Paris whether a postcard or keychain. You can walk through the story window, where the construction story is on display. The "Jules Verne Restaurant" is a contemporary French dining experience that offers the finest in delicacies in an immaculate setting, lastly there is the Vision Well a glass floor with a view of the ground. The First floor offers there essence of the tower really is, the Immersion show is a short movie with a 360 view of watching Paris without going outdoors for a picture. There is another souvenir shop, cultural path exhibit, relaxation areas, a transparent glass floor, and a historical section of a spiral staircase. I have to admit that when I visit a tourist attraction, I look forward to spend my money on souvenirs that pleases or entertains me.

Spiral Staircase

The Eiffel Tower is one of the most popular spots in the city for romantic proposals and unfortunate suicide attempts. Now, I have learned that there is lots to do on this tower then just panoramic cityscape and taking pictures. I know that the tower is used as a radio and television antenna for mass media and communications across France. On specific holidays such as Bastille Day on July 14, the fireworks show illuminates the night sky as a glorious reminder of the French Revolution and the yearning for freedom. Every floor on the tower offers different perspectives of Paris based on its height. Towards the west, you can spot the Arc de Triomphe, the Champs-Elysees, and La Defense skyline. In the north, you can see the Moulin Rouge, and the Sacre Coeur cathedral. Onwards to the east, you can spot the Musee D' Louvre or Orsay, and the Notre Dame all aligned with the Seine River. Lastly, on the elevators you might see wax figures of elevator drivers just like in historical times.


Thomas Edison with Gustave Eiffel

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