Paris isn't just a city it's a story. And in that story, one character rises above all others, shimmering in iron lace against the sky: the Eiffel Tower. To most tourists, it's a backdrop for photos, ...

At the very top of the Eiffel Tower, Gustave Eiffel kept a small private apartment. He finished it in 1889 as a place to work and host guests. The space had a kitchen, a table, and a few simple ...

The writer Guy de Maupassant so despised the Eiffel Tower that he ate at its restaurant whenever he could. “It’s only when I’m there,” he reportedly said, “that I can’t see the damned thing.” Were he ...

12 Eiffel Tower Facts History Science and Secrets in Paris The Eiffel Tower—or as the French call it, La Tour Eiffel—is one of the world's most recognizable landmarks. The Eiffel Tower—or as the ...

A marvel since its debut in 1890, the Eiffel Tower is renowned worldwide for its architecture and beauty. Along with it, Gustave Eiffel became a name synonymous with a historical masterpiece when it ...