For a spectacular view of the Eiffel Tower and a tour of some intriguing museums, head for Palais de Chaillot, in Paris’ 16th arrondisement. The Palais, which stands on a hill on the right bank of the Seine, above Trocadéro square and gardens, directly faces the Eiffel Tower across the river. The grand square between the […]
The Eiffel Tower or Tour Eiffel symbolizes Paris now, but when it was built for the Universal Exposition (World’s Fair) in 1889, it was expected to be torn down within 20 years. The main thing that saved it was technology. Wireless transmissions, sent from an antenna on the tower, could travel far, so the French government […]
Paris cultural institutions are also home to restaurants that are as delicious as their exhibits. Les Ombres at Quai Branly Muséum Any meal, be it steak and pommes frites or a canard à l’orange; accompanied with a view of the Eiffel Tower, it tastes somewhat better. Located on the top floor of the museum building […]
Hotel Gavarni joins a handful of hotels that have embraced the Green movement in Paris. They are doing their part to clean up the urban jungle by providing more environmentally friendly places for visitors to rest their heads.
Paris s’Г©veille The Eiffel Tower is the chief symbol of Paris, located in the city’s 7th Arrondissement just west of Paris’ geographic center. The tower was designed by the French engineer Alexandre Gustave Eiffel for the Paris Universal Exhibition of 1889, which was a World’s Fair held by the city to commemorate the centennial of […]
You’ve been to the Louvre and Notre Dame Cathedral, gazed up at the Eiffel Tower and the Arch of Triumph, taken a sightseeing cruise on the Seine River. Now you want to discover the lesser-known treasures of Paris — which is what we did on our latest visit to this fabulous city. John and I […]
My recommendations for the Top 10 Sights in France: Eiffel Tower (Tour Eiffel) – Paris The Eiffel Tower, Built in 1889 for the Universal Exhibition to celebrate the centennial of the French Revolution, is now the symbol of Paris. It can be seen from most vantage points in the city, but the view from the […]