Latest reviews about The Eiffel Tower

ElizabethAnnR says "The Eiffel Tower is an amazing structure with a fantastic view!" about The Eiffel Tower

ElizabethAnnR — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 14:42:55 GMT

The Eiffel Tower is a place you must visit if in Paris, France. It is a beautiful historic landmark. We were there on a beautiful September day.

There were many people but we managed to enter the elevator in a short time. The elevator is glass enclosed so you can see all around as it rises. My only warning is that if you have a fear of heights, just close your eyes until you get to the top. It is definitely a dizzying experience. Once at the top, the view is spectacular. You can see all over Paris and it is so romantic.

"A View to a Kill", a James Bond movie, had the Eiffel Tower as a back drop. Roger Moore played James Bond with Christopher Walken, Tanya Roberts and Grace Jones. Just gives it a little thrill to be there. It was fun to look out of the restaurant and visualizing that movie. We always had a lot of fun when traveling.

We did have a meal at the restaurant and it is the only meal I had in Paris that was not exceptional. It is still a place worth experiencing.

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angel2485 says "Awesome France !" about The Eiffel Tower

angel2485 — Fri, 11 Apr 2008 21:26:21 GMT

Enjoyed France and all the scenery I especially liked the Eifel tower, although I did not take a ride to the top I enjoyed looking at the tower with amazement, learned much knowledge of the Eifel towel while staying there with friends, it was awesome, plan to go there again sometime with family, you will really enjoy France with all it's glory and great food and wines...

pavila says "A must see icon from Europe" about The Eiffel Tower

pavila — Sun, 09 Mar 2008 16:50:25 GMT

When in Europe don´t miss the Eiffel Tower it´s a wonderful place to be with a great view of Paris. And not only it´s the view, the sensation of being there from the bottom to the top, gives you the idea of greatness. This wonderful moneument, a magnifricent creation of french eingineering it´s become a wordl icon from which you can not only identify the european continent but a place that belongs to mankind

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wyf4lyf says "When I saw it with my own eyes, I knew I was really in Paris!" about The Eiffel Tower

wyf4lyf — Thu, 21 Feb 2008 23:51:49 GMT

Yes, it's crowded. Yes, the lines are long. Yes, there are beggars who try to get money from you. Yes, it costs too much to ride the elevator. I couldn't care less.

The Eiffel Tower has meant PARIS! to me all of my life. Once I finally saw it with my own eyes, I knew I'd finally made it to the city I'd dreamed about since I was a little girl. My husband took me to Paris for our 20th anniversary and it really was a dream come true. I loved seeing the tower from different places in the city. And I loved eating at Altitude 95 in the Tower where we had a window table and watched the sun set over the Trocadero. I planned for that months in advance, calling for a reservation 2 months before our trip and looking up the sunset time so that our meal would coincide with that. Well worth the planning as it was glorious! I loved being on the ground and looking up through the Tower and seeing the amazing architecture. I just loved every minute of our time there.

Oh...if you time it right, go across town......

axplu99 says "Gorgeous. Tourist Trap, but still a MUST visit." about The Eiffel Tower

axplu99 — Wed, 13 Feb 2008 22:47:47 GMT

Don't go to Paris without climbing to the top. It's an experience you will NEVER forget....

courtney0823 says "Romance in Paris" about The Eiffel Tower

courtney0823 — Wed, 13 Feb 2008 15:19:23 GMT

Ahhh Paris.... the fresh bread, the stinky cheese, the sound of french accents everywhere you turn! Perhaps the most iconic part of Paris is Le Tour Eiffel. This is a must see. I would recommend stopping by around dusk and heading to the second level to watch the city lights come on. Then, grab a bottle of wine and a blanket and find a spot on the lawn to watch locals at play. They'll be music, acrobats, and plenty of friendly conversation. Most travelers don't know that this is where Parisians come to relax after a hard day's work. You'll be amazed at the number of people that travel to this spot nightly... and you'll feel like your in a movie when the tower sparkles with millions of lights at every hour!

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funkylad says "Must-see Paris" about The Eiffel Tower

funkylad — Mon, 24 Dec 2007 21:35:42 GMT

The Eifel Tower is to many the epicentre of romatic Paris. Standing on the top of the Tower with a loved one to watch the sun set over Paris, is one the things you absolutely have to do before you die!

Despite its epic nature, the Eifel Tower also has its drawbacks. Long lines can form during the summer months and during the weekends in Spring and Autumn. Reserving your ticket over the internet can save you alot of queueing time!

Also make sure that you use the elevator to go up. Allthough it might sound cool to proclaim back home that you "climbed" the Eifel Tower, you will regret it once you start doing it! From back down it doens't look that big of a climb, but it is! Only for the most atheltic amongst you guys!
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drockbo says "Hustling and Bustling but a Must See" about The Eiffel Tower

drockbo — Sun, 23 Dec 2007 20:26:58 GMT

I was in Paris alone last June before taking a train to the north of France for a wedding in Lille. I took the subway over to the Eiffel Tower area, and I climbed the stairs all the way to the 2nd floor. The climb was tiresome, but the view was worth the trouble. You can see modern downtown from afar, which is an awesome contrast to old world Paris!! I loved it so much that I went back two days later when some friends met up with me in Paris!! A must see for any world traveler!

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VICTORMANUEL says "i love paris eiffel tower" about The Eiffel Tower

VICTORMANUEL — Sun, 23 Dec 2007 00:05:09 GMT

When I went to Paris. I used to walk evryday to the eiffel tower. I don't know how much it cost now to go up the stairs but 20 years ago it was 35 or 50 francs I really forgot. It was a 15 minute walk from my hotel where I stood at Rue Duvac( that the street it was at )I loved the park it was beautiful so was the tower. At night it was gorgeous. Just that the ark was being fix or painted I don't remember but it was covered for repairs. The gas station were in the ground. they park the cars on the streert and They have a store like Macy's called Le Galleries which I went everyday. All the store had the same structure and look I thought I had gone to the other so I kept looking at the sign and around. Use to walk to a place where they had weird stuff on the windows. I wish I could go back again last time I went with a co worker from Alexander's at that time . Now closed with new stores. and no 5 floor....

mrskguerra says "You gotta do it once" about The Eiffel Tower

mrskguerra — Mon, 17 Dec 2007 22:01:22 GMT

I went here with my family when I was 12. I had the opportunity to go back last summer (I'm now 23), and it was worth the second trip up the Eiffel Tower. Although it's crowded, lines can be quite long, and you have to literally fight for the elevator...it's just one of those things you have to do at least once in your life. I would probably skip it if I visited again, because there are too many places to explore to go back again, and it takes awhile, so it has to be worth your time!

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cllona says "Very impressive, a must see" about The Eiffel Tower

cllona — Wed, 05 Dec 2007 02:17:43 GMT

After Italy being my favorite of all, I would say I would place Paris my second favorite. Enchanting castles, impressive museums, plazas, cathedrals and Tour Eiffel. I recommend that you visit the Eiffel Tower at night when it is well lit and looks amazing. ...

dieselboy86 says "The Eiffel Tower is really a timeless piece of art!" about The Eiffel Tower

dieselboy86 — Mon, 03 Dec 2007 19:12:07 GMT

I visited Paris just 3 weeks ago for the second time and was amazed by the Wonderful Eiffel Tower! It's just timeless, romantic, and a true treasure! you should not miss this bit of history! It's an amazing wonder! Although the lines to get to the top are a bit of a long wait, there should be NO hesitation whatsoever because this wonder is truly worth it! The spectacular view from the top is worth the wait! Paris is an amazing city with this wonderful icon!...

Musicfanatic76 says "It's the Eiffel Tower... What else can you say?!?" about The Eiffel Tower

Musicfanatic76 — Wed, 28 Nov 2007 02:47:49 GMT

This is the Eiffel Tower people. What can you say about it? It is amazing to see in person after seeing it as such an icon in movies, photos and on TV. The sparkling light show is awesome at night too.

If you are debating whether to go all the way to the top, it isn't worth it for the view. The second plateform is good enough. However, you may consider it worth doing just to say that you did. Just know that it can get crowded up there.

And one last hint for the romantics considering proposing: those platforms are very corwded, very public places. It could be a LOOOOONG ride down if things don't go as you want them to. LOL However, I proposed at the Eiffel tower... at night, underneath it, while it was doing its sparkling light show. Awesome!
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vietdiaspora says "Towering" about The Eiffel Tower

vietdiaspora — Mon, 26 Nov 2007 18:47:20 GMT

I love Paris with its enchanting castles, impressive museums, its bistros, its cathedrals and most of all, its towering Tour Eiffel, a symbol of France. I recommend that you visit Paris at night when the Eiffel Tower is well lit and looks marvelous. In the morning, though it is impressively large, it looks like a tall metal tower, no more no less. However, it is a symbol of France and for the longest time it was the tallest structure in Europe so do plan to visit and take plenty of its pictures....

bethjo says "A must see....once" about The Eiffel Tower

bethjo — Thu, 22 Nov 2007 14:31:21 GMT

Paris is a great city, and the Eiffel Tower is the symbol of Paris. The first trip I made to Paris, I looked at the tower from the bottom because the line was long and there were other things to see. This was not a bad decision, and is something I recommend if you are tight on time.

The second time around, I decided to take the trip to the top. It was a slightly overcast day in September, and the line wasn't too bad.

I went up on all three levels, and took pictures from each direction on each level. Overall, the view is the same from each level, with the things that you see getting smaller as you climb the tower. The best level to visit is the second, as it is a great combination between distance and detail.

Some of my favorite pictures were of the legs of the tower as we were going up in the elevator.

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