The Eiffel Tower, A Must-See Stop in Paris

The Eiffel Tower is one of the most well known monuments in the entire city of Paris.  Without a doubt, that elegant structure makes a statement for all that see it.  Built in 1889 for the World Fair that took place in Paris.  The iron structure was created to mark the 100th  year anniversary of the end of the French Revolution.

When deciding to visit this musts-see stop on your Paris tour you need to time your arrival carefully.  Remember, you will be only one of 6 million people that will come for a visit to this well-known site.  You can obtain tickets from the ticket booths at the base of the Eiffel Tower or online.  There are some packages that you can get online that will allow you to purchase a ticket from them.   You might also check with your hotel concierge and see if they are able to assist in this.  For more specifics and information, you can visit the Official Eiffel Tower website online.

Besides viewing the Eiffel Tower when on your Paris vacation, you also can take a ride in their elevators to the top of the structure for a bird’s eye view of Paris.  With breathtaking views, it’s a once in a lifetime experience.  You can take the elevator all the way down or walk 340 stairs to the 2nd level platform.  I’d say the stairs are the best choice since you can feel guiltless enjoying a stop at a crepe stand afterwards with all of that exercise.

Top Tip:  If you don’t like standing in incredibly long lines, I recommend that you try early in the morning or after 6pm.  You are likely to have less of a wait then.  Also, it’s wonderful to visit the site in the evening when it’s all lit up.  They started that for the new millennium and it’s a wonderful experience in the still of the Paris night.