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Eiffel Tower Paris France Is One Of The Most Romantic Destinations
By Julia Barnes
The Eiffel Tower Paris France, erected from 1887-1889,
is renowned as one of the most romantic destinations
in the world, yet it wasn’t always that way! As it was
initially being constructed, French aristocrats like
composer Charles Gounod, painter William Bouguereau,
architect Charles Garnier and writer Guy de Maupassant
signed a petition in protest of the new monument.
According to these countrymen, the tower was "useless,"
"monstrous" and an "odious column of
bolted metal." They feared that this "gigantic
black factory chimney" would overwhelm and humiliate
all the other monuments, "belittling our works
of architecture," they said. Despite their protests,
the tower went up and become one of the biggest tourist
attractions in the world, bringing fame and prestige
to Paris.
Repainting The Eiffel Tower
At first glance, the Eiffel Tower looks as though it
is firm, immovable and unchanging. Yes, it is constructed
using a hefty 7,300 tonnes of metal and it is over 120
years old now, but did you know the 984-foot tower shrinks
six inches on cold days? Additionally, the tower is
currently wet.
Its massive repainting began in March 2009 and is expected
to take 18 months to complete, using 60 tons of paint
in three different shades of brown. Occasionally, you
may look out your Paris hotel window and catch a glimpse
of an Eiffel Tower ad campaign. In the twenties and
thirties, ads for Citroen cars adorned three of the
sides.
Personal Engagement Messages Flashed Underneath The
Tower
During World War II, German troops hung their banners
from the tower to celebrate their takeover of the city.
In the late seventies, a Greenpeace protestor hung a
"Save the Seals" sign on the tower. Today,
ads are rarely seen on the monument, but a company called
Apoteo Surprise will flash your personal engagement
message under the Eiffel Tower for €2,490.
Engineer and architect Gustave Eiffel is best known
for his namesake monument, the Eiffel Tower Paris France,
but it wasn’t his only magnificent feat. Before working
on the tower, which was set for completion several weeks
before the Exposition Universelle of 1889, he also constructed
more than fifty bridges across Europe.
Other Famous Buildings Designed By Eiffel
The three-story La Ruche building, beloved by luminaries
like Jean-Paul Sartre and Jean Renoir, is another one
of Gustave’s historic creations. Eiffel has a train
station in Chile, a church in the Philippines, a post
office in Vietnam, a bridge in Belgium and a hotel in
Romania, to name a few projects.
He was also one of the key designers when the French
were in charge of building the Panama Canal. (Well,
everything can’t be a shining success, right?) It’s
also interesting to note that the tower may have been
the "Bönickhausen Tower" had Gustave’s father
not changed their surname to "Eiffel" upon
arriving to Paris from Germany.
Airline Prices To Paris
There are often deals to review your options for flights
to see the Eiffel Tower Paris France from the U.S. For
instance, Iceland Air offers a flight from Boston to
Paris for just $419 round trip. At www.bt-store.com,
travelers can go from New York to Paris for $616 round
trip. Cabs from Charles de Gaulle Airport to central
Paris can rack up the cost of travel though, with $75
one-way rides.
However, the RER B Line train can also take passengers
from the airport to six subway stations for just $12.
Another option is to hop aboard the Roissybus, which
leaves from Terminals 1, 2 and 3 traveling to L’Opéra
Garnier for $13. Travelers may also want to fly to the
smaller Orly Airport if they can, as it’s $30-$40 cheaper
to get to and from.
About the Author:
Julia Barnes is an author of articles on romantic getaways, dating and travel including
Romantic Inns,
Romantic Cruises,
Elopement Announcements,
Live Webcams,
Dating,
Matchmaking,
Sexy Lingerie.
Keep a lookout for more articles coming soon.
More Paris Facts....
Where is Paris located?
Located on the river Seine, Paris
is both the largest city and the capital of France.
You can find this historic city in the Northern part
of the country. It is a sprawling metropolis that offers
visitors and citizens a truly unique experience that
cannot be found anywhere else. With its many cafés and
bistros, it is a culinary experience unlike any
other.
It is also a hot spot for party
goers who wish to check out the vibrant nightlife that
France has to offer. Even on an economic scale, this
city holds its own with its many world headquarters
as well as its renowned fashion industry.
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