Instagram user Mansi Parekh shared a video of herself and her friends dancing on Dholida in front of the Eiffel Tower. Yes, you heard right. Women dance to the song Gangugabi Kathiawadi Dholida in front of the Eiffel Tower in a viral video. (Image courtesy: Instagram) Alia Bhatt’s Gangubai Kathiawadi has created quite a hustle […]
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The Eiffel Tower is now a little taller, thanks to a new antenna
The Eiffel Tower has risen six meters after engineers hoisted a new communications antenna to the top of France’s most iconic monument. From the Trocadéro esplanade, tourists watched the new digital radio antenna being airlifted. With the new antenna, the Eiffel Tower has gone from 324 m high to 330 m. Eiffel Tower society president […]
A new antenna helps the Eiffel Tower grow | Canberra time
news, world The Eiffel Tower has risen six meters after engineers hoisted a new communications antenna to the top of France’s most iconic monument. From the Trocadéro esplanade, tourists watched the new digital radio antenna being airlifted. With the new antenna, the Eiffel Tower has gone from 324 meters high to 330 meters. Eiffel Tower […]
Ukraine’s Defense Ministry released video of the Eiffel Tower being blown up in a message apparently intended for NATO
The Ukrainian Ministry of Defense published on its Twitter on Saturday a surprising video illustrating a military attack on the Eiffel Tower in Paris. The 45-second video, intended as a message for NATO, shows the western city being bombed and urges NATO to “close the skies over Ukraine!” “Just think if this were to happen […]
The Ukrainian Ministry of Defense published a video of the Eiffel Tower being blown up in a message apparently intended for NATO
LONDON, UK – 2022/02/27: A protester holds a sign during the protest. Thousands of Ukrainians and their supporters gathered in Trafalgar Square to protest against the Russian invasion of Ukraine. They called on the world to support and help Ukrainians in the fight against Russian troops.Hesther Ng/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images Ukraine’s Defense Ministry released […]
The Eiffel Tower Apartment – Salmon Arm Observer
Happy Friday everyone! You survived the week, proud of you! Fun fact: There is an apartment in the Eiffel Tower. Designer Gustave Eiffel added the apartment but never lived there. It has been used to entertain famous and distinguished guests and scientists. It is 1076 square feet. On this day In 1897, a meteorite exploded […]
Sand heavier than the Eiffel Tower moved to protect coastal homes and caravans
The natural sea defenses along the west Norfolk coast have been restored as part of their annual renewal. The project involves moving 14,000 tonnes of sand and pebbles from Snettisham’s scalp, where they were deposited by tidal movement. For context, these 14,000 tons weigh more than the Eiffel Tower, which has just over 10,100. The […]
I got robbed at the Eiffel Tower. Here are my mistakes
Here’s what you can learn from my mistakes. Admittedly, Paris is pretty, but the magic of La Ville-Lumière does not protect you from petty theft. Even Kim Kardashian couldn’t visit the City of Light without thieves using some of her belongings in 2016. Last August, I too fell victim to petty theft that can plague […]
Paris syndrome makes a woman cry and laugh next to the Eiffel Tower on TikTok
Travel March 9, 2022 6:54 p.m.2 minute read Coined in the 1990s, “Paris syndrome” describes the physical reactions of tourists when their romantic vision of the city encounters an imperfect reality. Photo / Unsplash A woman has taken to TikTok to share her disappointment at visiting Paris on vacation and according to science there’s a […]
The Eiffel Tower replicates all that remains of Columbus Walk O’ Wonders
Paris is so beautiful at this time of year. Or at least this little slice of Paris, nestled in a wooded lot in suburban Columbus. “She’s there,” said Steve Skilken, 72, president of real estate firm Joseph Skilken & Co., pointing to the 22-foot-tall wrought-iron Eiffel Tower replica on one of his properties. The tower […]
Minnie Dlamini kills at the Eiffel Tower in Paris, Mzansi Peeps loves to see the country’s diamonds shine
Minnie Dlamini has finally posted a photo of herself killing herself at Paris’ top tourist attraction, the Eiffel Tower, and her Mzansi fans are loving all the content she posts on her timeline The media personality has been in France since the start of Paris Fashion Week and has rubbed shoulders with fashion industry giants […]
How the UK almost had its OWN Eiffel Tower
THE EIFFEL TOWER is one of the most famous monuments in the world, visited by millions of people who visit Paris. However, did you know that the UK almost has its own Eiffel Tower? 6 The UK almost had its own version of the Eiffel TowerCredit: Alamy 6 The tower would be part of the […]
Yves Saint Laurent sends silky evening dresses on the Eiffel Tower catwalk
PARIS, March 1 (Reuters) – French fashion house Yves Saint Laurent held a runway show during Paris Fashion Week on Tuesday, showcasing a series of slender cocktail dresses on a catwalk overlooking the base of the Eiffel Tower. Long-legged models walked a pale pink carpet in long, sleek dresses, some flowing low, and wrapped in […]
10 fantastic rentals in Paris with stunning views of the Eiffel Tower
Built in 1889 to commemorate the centenary of the French Revolution, the Eiffel Tower is the most emblematic monument in the world. The “Iron Lady” attracts nearly seven million visitors every year. This epic Paris landmark can be spotted from the Louvre, the Arc de Triomphe, the Latin Quarter, the Seine, and even some vacation […]
The Eiffel Tower illuminated in Ukrainian national colors – CBS Miami
Live big: Adrienne Arsht’s Miami estate to sell for record $150m, benefits charityCBS4’s Lisa Petrillo reports on the $150 million home in Coconut Grove. 4 hours ago CBSMiami.com Weather @ Your Desk 2/25/22 11:00 PMCBS4 News meteorologist Jennifer Correa’s weather outlook for South Florida. 4 hours ago Sybrina Fulton, Trayvon Martin’s mother, helps others who […]
WATCH: The Eiffel Tower lights up in the colors of the Ukrainian flag
Curious to know how the writers of Snopes verify information and craft their stories for public consumption? We’ve put together a few posts that help explain how we do what we do. Happy reading and let us know what else you would like to know. Following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine on February 24, 2022, people […]
The inauguration of the Eiffel Tower staircase takes place at Expo 2020 Dubai
DUBAI (Reuters) – A section of the Eiffel Tower’s original staircase was unveiled during a ceremony at Expo 2020 Dubai’s Al Forsan Park on Friday. The segment was used to climb to the top of France’s iconic monument when it opened at Expo 1889 Paris. Four years later, the stairs were replaced by an elevator. […]
Watch: Part of the original Eiffel Tower staircase on display at Expo 2020 Dubai – News
The segment was used to climb to the top of France’s iconic monument when it opened at Expo 1889 Paris By Wam Published: Sat 19 Feb 2022, 13:45 Last update: Sat 19 Feb 2022, 22:36 A section of the Eiffel Tower’s original staircase was unveiled during a ceremony at Expo 2020 Dubai’s Al Forsan Park […]
Part of the Eiffel Tower staircase on display at Expo 2020 Dubai
A section of the original Eiffel Tower staircase is on display at Expo 2020 Dubai’s Al Forsan Park. The segment was used to climb to the top of the famous French monument when it opened for the Universal Exhibition in Paris in 1889. Four years later, the stairs were replaced with an elevator, but now […]
Emirates News Agency – Inauguration of Eiffel Tower staircase takes place at Expo 2020 Dubai
DUBAI, 19th February, 2022 (WAM) — A section of the Eiffel Tower’s original staircase was unveiled during a ceremony at Expo 2020 Dubai’s Al Forsan Park on Friday. The segment was used to climb to the top of France’s iconic monument when it opened at Expo 1889 Paris. Four years later, the stairs were replaced […]
The “Eiffel Tower” forgotten by history
London has almost overtaken Paris when it comes to metal monuments. Proof of this is buried beneath one of the city’s most famous football stadiums – Wembley. It was going to be called the Great Tower of London and it would have been 138 feet taller than the Eiffel Tower (it was supposed to be […]
Watch LPB Poody perform ‘Tour Eiffel’ for ‘UPROXX Sessions’
LPB Poory returns to UPROXX Sessions this week with a heartfelt performance by his I am the chosen one remarkable, “Eiffel Tower”. After performing the title track on his previous appearance, he changes things up this time, delivering a moving rendition of the moody cut, which shows his thoughtfulness and impresses as the Florida rapper […]
more beautiful than the Eiffel Tower / Colosseum
According to a new survey, tourists rated areas of Ireland as more beautiful than well-known European destinations, such as the Eiffel Tower, Colosseum and Sistine Chapel. The Your Golf Travel study asked holidaymakers to rate images of different golf courses in Ireland against many famous tourist attractions, to see which are the most Instagrammable and […]
Blackburn gym owner to walk 380 miles from Manchester to Eiffel Tower
Blackburn’s Symon Hughes travels 380 miles for Bleakholt Wildlife Sanctuary A man takes on the colossal challenge of walking from Manchester to the Eiffel Tower to benefit an East Lancashire animal sanctuary. Blackburn’s Symon Hughes begins the epic 380-mile journey on February 21 and hopes to raise £3,000 for the Bleakholt Animal Sanctuary in Edenfield. […]
The Eiffel Tower painted gold for the Paris 2024 Olympics
Get ready to say “Enchanted! as the iconic Eiffel Tower gets a facelift ahead of the 2024 Paris Olympics. Stripping away its rusty brownish layers, the Eiffel Tower will wear a golden hue for the Olympics as it embarked on its most grandest and largest to date. The Iron Lady, as it is known locally, […]
Inside China’s ‘Weird’ Fake Landmarks Including the Eiffel Tower and Tower Bridge
How can you see the Sphinx, Tower Bridge and Sydney Opera House without needing to show your passport once? This is not a riddle, there is actually a fairly simple answer. Across China, replicas of various iconic landmarks from around the world have sprung up over the years as cities seek to give residents the […]
New US Trailer for Building-the-Eiffel-Tower 1800s Romance ‘Eiffel’
New US Trailer for Building-the-Eiffel-Tower 1800s Romance ‘Eiffel’ by Alex Billington February 14, 2022Source: Apple “We are going to build a dream! This tower is the tower of France.” Blue Fox Entertainment has unveiled the official American trailer for the French romance eiffel, set during the construction of the iconic Eiffel Tower in Paris in […]
China’s weird faux landmarks including the Eiffel Tower, Tower Bridge and the Sphinx
There’s often one country strongly associated with cheap counterfeits, from fashion items to game consoles – and that’s China. But now the controversial country is making headlines for its carbon copies of iconic landmarks. If you happen to take a trip to Suzhou in China’s eastern province of Jiangsu, you’ll be scratching your head thinking […]
Inside China’s Bizarre ‘Fake’ Monuments, Including a Copy of Tower Bridge, the Eiffel Tower and Even a Full-Size Sphinx
From a copy of London’s Tower Bridge to the famous Eiffel Tower in Paris, China has unveiled a number of bizarre “fake” landmarks over the years. English towns, Alpine villages and even the Sydney Opera House can be seen thousands of miles from the real deal. 8 A view of the Tianducheng development with the […]
The Eiffel Tower district will undergo a major green overhaul in time for the 2024 Olympics
A green amphitheater would be added to the Trocadero, the Pont d’Iéna would become pedestrianized and a pedestrian and cycle route created with a series of mini parks. This week, the Paris city council gave the final green light to the project with 93 votes in favor and 66 against, thanks to the support of […]
Photos: JK’s Chenab Bridge beats the Eiffel Tower, it’s also breathtaking
The world’s tallest arched railway bridge, taller than the Eiffel Tower, will soon open in Jammu and Kashmir. The bridge between Bakkal and Kauri in the Reasi district is being built at a height of 359m (1,178ft) above the Chenab River, which towers 35m above the Eiffel Tower in Paris. The ₹1,486 crore bridge will […]
‘And just like that’, Timmy Woods’ Eiffel Tower handbag makes TV and fashion history
And just like that, Timmy Woods’ Eiffel Tower handbag is making TV and fashion history And just like that, Timmy Woods’ Eiffel Tower handbag is making TV and fashion history Since the airing of this final episode, I have received orders from all over the world and more are arriving daily, we are working around […]
How London almost had its own Eiffel Tower
(CNN) — Somewhere beneath the grounds of England’s National Stadium at Wembley, London, lie the foundations of what could have been the tallest building in the city. Modeled after the Eiffel Tower in Paris, the Great Tower of London was poised to surpass it in height and reach nearly 1,200 feet. Instead, it never got […]
Podcast recap: “Resurrecting Notre-Dame de Paris” from “Overheard at National Geographic”
Heard at National GeographicThe ninth season of began on January 18 with an episode that dives behind the scenes of the coverage of the February 2022 magazine publish, “Resurrect Notre-Dame de Paris.” Co-host Amy Briggs interviews photographer Tomas van Houtryve about the paperwork involved in entering the cathedral as it undergoes major renovations. What follows […]
Carrie’s Eiffel Tower bag returns in the finale of “And Just Like That”
And just like that, one of Carrie Bradshaw’s most iconic accessories is back. Thursday’s finale to the ‘Sex and the City’ revival saw Sarah Jessica Parker’s character return to Paris – where she and her late husband Big rekindled their romance at the end of the HBO series – to scatter her ashes in epic […]
A man sold the Eiffel Tower…twice!
Friday, February 4, 2022 9:50 a.m. Reading time: 2 minutes Today I learned… Scientists have used 2,000-year-old seeds to grow an extinct species of date palm. The tree disappeared from the Judean Desert, but in 2012 seeds were discovered by archaeologists. They planted the seeds, growing a male and a female of the species, and […]
Launch of a jack-up as high as the Eiffel Tower in China
Belgian offshore entrepreneur Jan De Nul has launched his largest jack-up vessel to date at the COSCO Shipping shipyard in Nantong, China, which is said to be as tall as the Eiffel Tower in Paris. Appointed Voltaire, the installation vessel for offshore renewable energy and oil and gas dismantling is to be delivered in the […]
Minecraft Player recreates the Eiffel Tower in-game
A stunning Minecraft screenshot shows a player creating a full-scale model of the Eiffel Tower in-game. More than 10 years have passed since Minecraft was first released but with the new game updates players refuse to end the popular sandbox survival game. This week has seen many remarkable Minecraft Player creations, artwork, and mechanics go […]
This video of a couple’s dream photoshoot at the Eiffel Tower has a sweet twist at the end. look
True love is something to be cherished and kept safe. That warm, fuzzy feeling of being in love is so awesome, isn’t it? Well, you must be wondering why we are talking about this all of a sudden. So a heartwarming video of a man proposing to his beloved in Paris has gone viral online. […]
The Eiffel Tower gets a makeover with the Honeywell cooling system
Honeywell today announced that its sustainable refrigeration technology supports a new cooling system at the Eiffel Tower. The facility offers a greener solution for the western pillar of the Paris monument – which houses the tourist information centre, a souvenir shop and a hydraulic lift that rises 300 meters for stunning views of the city. […]
From the Eiffel Tower to Tower Bridge: Four Iconic Architectural Wonders We Hated
The recent death of the great British architect High Tech Modernist Richard Rogers has made us wonder about the fate of buildings like his and Renzo Piano’s Center Pompidou, which were initially vilified but have become icons. Looking only at Rogers’ London architecture – the Millenium Dome, Heathrow’s T5, the Lloyd’s building, the Leadenhall building […]
Strange history of the Eiffel Tower (and how best to visit)
Paris’ most iconic landmark, the Eiffel Tower, has had a somewhat complex, unique and utterly bizarre history – here’s what to know. The Eiffel Tower is one of the most recognized man-made monuments in the world. It is an unmissable part of Paris and is often a symbol for Paris and France. But his story […]
Rashmika Mandanna’s Dream Trip to Paris Was All About the Eiffel Tower, Food, Workout and Selfies: See Photos | To travel
A few weeks earlier, Rashmika Mandanna had flown to Paris to enjoy a relaxed vacation. The star, who recently hosted the release of the trailer for her highly anticipated film Pushpa: The Rise with Allu Arjun, had enjoyed the Paris cruise, food and culture on her trip. Now she’s letting fans know about her solo […]
Eiffel Tower-sized asteroid 4660 Nereus will fly past Earth
A Wildfire camera captures the launch of NASA’s asteroid deflection mission The launch of a SpaceX rocket taking a NASA spacecraft to an asteroid was captured by a wildfire camera on Nov. 23, with the bright flash briefly brightening nighttime footage. (Credit: ALERTWildfire via Storyful) An asteroid roughly the size of the Eiffel Tower will […]
Eiffel Tower Travel Hack Only Parisians Know
Most tourists stroll through Paris not realizing they’re missing out on one of the city’s coolest attractions. If you want the wool removed from your eyes and your optic nerves connected to something smooth, we recommend watching the following video. Anything a little whimsical? Watch the video below and you will be the judge. The […]
WOW! The Eiffel Tower gets an eye-catching addition as a tribute to Lionel Messi
Lionel Messi is one of the greatest footballers to ever play football and, along with Cristiano Ronaldo, he has dominated the sport since 2008. Even at 34, Messi has proven that he hasn’t regressed at all. Remarkably, the Argentine striker won his seventh Ballon d’Or last night. ADVERTISING The article continues below this ad FC […]
Visit now Big Ben of London, Eiffel Tower of Paris in 3D via Google search
New Delhi | Jagran Technology Office: Google has introduced 3D monuments in its augmented reality (AR) search results, according to a report by 9to5google. Google search users can currently view 90 landmarks in 3D view on both Android and iOS devices. The feature has been reported to work fine with Android and iOS devices. The […]
A story of culinary reconciliation, next to the Eiffel Tower
PARIS – A few decades ago, France suffered a severe shock. A Spanish restaurant called El Bulli, on the Catalan coast north of Barcelona, has led such a bold culinary revolution that French cuisine suddenly seemed stuffy, a self-satisfied tradition stuck in a bed of butter and cream. In an article that the French have […]
Objectum Sexuality and the woman who married the Eiffel Tower
So many things in today’s society determine who is allowed to marry whom. Being able to marry whoever you want is still a new and constantly evolving concept in the modern world. And now, not only “who” is an important question, but “what” too. Objectum sexuality is a relatively new term to describe exactly what […]
The Eiffel Tower in Paris could move
Mecosta County Parks Superintendent Jeff Abel said the parks commission discussed moving the Eiffel Tower to a location more accessible to the public. “It’s been talked about for a long time, especially in the off-season months when all the doors are locked,” Abel told a parks board meeting this week. “The back pond has been […]
This place really has the best views in Paris
Some might believe that the best views of Paris can be seen from the Eiffel Tower, but there is another place that offers even better scenery. When we talk about Paris, the first monument that comes to mind is the iconic Eiffel Tower, visited by more than 7 million visitors every year. This makes the […]
The Eiffel Tower is king and the Empire State Building is queen in these architecture-inspired chess sets | Life
New York buildings replace traditional chess pieces in a contemporary set created by the Skyline Chess brand. — Image courtesy of Skyline Chess PARIS, November 17 — How about changing your queen for the Empire State Building, your king for the One World Trade Center and your bishops for the Chrysler Building, by swapping traditional […]
‘Eiffel’ review: The silly romance that inspired the Eiffel Tower
A handsome but sometimes wacky addition to the ‘big man’ genre – with the added implication that such heroic feats might not have happened without an equally impressive lady working behind the scenes – ‘Eiffel’ offers the story half-invented by Gustave Eiffel, the civil engineer who built the world’s most recognizable monument. From the first […]
An asteroid the size of the Eiffel Tower is hurtling towards Earth
An Eiffel Tower-sized asteroid is heading for Earth in December but will cause no harm to life on the planet, scientists say. The asteroid, named 4660 Nereus, has been labeled a “potentially hazardous asteroid” by NASA, meaning its flight path passes close enough to Earth to warrant monitoring. It’s important to note, however, that the […]
Eiffel Tower Restaurant at the service of French excellence in Las Vegas
For a real taste of France in the United States, make dinner reservations at the Eiffel Tower restaurant. Revered chef Jean Joho has crafted a menu that will give Vegas diners a meal they will come back for again and again. Start with the drinks – you’ll never go wrong with a mule, and the […]
Eiffel Tower attendance reaches pre-Covid levels – Lifestyle
Press (AFP) Paris, France ● Fri 5 November 2021 2021-11-05 00:33 90 01551940782bf1aa405406f861270296 2 Way of life Eiffel Tower,Paris,tourism,COVID-19,pandemic,people To free The Eiffel Tower is seeing visitor numbers not seen since Covid-19 drove most tourists away and gouged a deep hole in its finances, the attraction’s operator said on Thursday. A major paint job on […]
Australia to Macron: “We have not degraded the Eiffel Tower” | world news
By ROD McGUIRK, Associated Press CANBERRA, Australia (AP) — Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison has denied lying to French President Emmanuel Macron while secretly negotiating a submarine deal with the United States and Britain, an accusation that has deepened the rift with Australia’s surprise cancellation of a French agreement. Deputy Prime Minister Barnaby Joyce suggested […]
Australia to Macron: “We have not degraded the Eiffel Tower”
CANBERRA, Australia (AP) — Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison has denied lying to French President Emmanuel Macron while secretly negotiating a submarine deal with the United States and Britain, an accusation that has deepened the rift with Australia’s surprise cancellation of a French agreement. Deputy Prime Minister Barnaby Joyce suggested France was overreacting, saying “we […]
Instagram influencer roasted for the Eiffel Tower photoshoot
An influencer is getting brutalized in the media after her picturesque photoshoot in Paris goes viral for all the wrong reasons. An Instagram influencer has been challenged by fans over photos she shared of herself in front of the Eiffel Tower, with people claiming she was never really there. Model and influencer Jess Hunt uploaded […]
Did you know BTS’ V’s famous Eiffel Tower video was BOMBED by an Indian – watch a hilarious CLIP to find out what he said
The BTS V singer is well known for his penchant for satisfying fans around the world with several photos and videos of his personal and professional daily routines. One of those videos of the V that caught attention everywhere and was adored by ARMY (that’s what BTS fans around the world collectively call themselves) was […]
Eiffel Tower – Celebrating human engineering
The Eiffel Tower – one of the most iconic monuments in the world has been the symbol of Paris and France. Every year on March 31, which is designated as Eiffel Tower Day, visitors and residents of Paris celebrate the day with great pomp and grandeur. In fact, the festival spans a week and 2019 […]
A new French film paints the Eiffel Tower engineer as a hopeless romantic | France
Gustave Eiffel, who gave France its famous tower, has long been portrayed as a man of bolts and nuts, a brilliant structural engineer and the architect of iron. A new film which opened in France on Wednesday paints a rather different and softer picture of Eiffel as a hopeless romantic whose eponymous monument was as […]
The women’s Tour de France will start at the Eiffel Tower
The route of the first women’s Tour de France was unveiled on Thursday in eight stages, with a start from the Eiffel Tower on July 24. The first full edition of the women’s version of cycling’s iconic race begins on the day the 109th edition of the men’s Tour ends. After a course that winds […]
Travel from Las Vegas to France at the Eiffel Tower Restaurant
“Would you like a view with your meal, miss?” Please follow me.” That might not be exactly the scenario when you step onto the Eiffel Tower restaurant host’s stand, but it certainly can’t be far off. The French restaurant, slightly above the base of the Eiffel Tower in Paris, offers spectacular views of the Bellagio […]
Families connected through the task of painting the Eiffel Tower
MASON, Ohio – The historic Eiffel Tower on Kings Island is being repainted ahead of the theme park’s 50th anniversary in 2022. The giant project will be managed by a Greater Cincinnati company that is no stranger to labor. What do you want to know The Eiffel Tower on Kings Island gets a makeover Newport’s […]
Viral video of extravagant proposal in front of the Eiffel Tower divides opinion
Asking the love of your life to marry you is a moment you will remember forever. However, a recent proposition on the banks of the Seine in Paris is likely to be remembered by many more people, including millions of TikTokers, and not necessarily for the right reasons. A clip posted by 20-year-old exchange student […]
Yves Saint Laurent returns to the Eiffel Tower podium
PARIS, Sept 28 (Reuters) – French fashion house Yves Saint Laurent returned to the catwalk for an in-person fashion show under the Eiffel Tower on Tuesday, sending models onto a catwalk after dusk with the monument shimmering as a backdrop. fund. For the Kering (PRTP.PA) brand’s first show on its own turf in more than […]
Did Expo 2020 make Burj Khalifa the new Eiffel Tower?
Since its inception 170 years ago, the World’s Fair, an event that showcases mankind’s most important inventions, has been associated with cutting-edge engineering. In 1851 it took place at the Crystal Palace in London, a glass structure so impressive that an entire district of the British capital bears its name. In 1889, France commissioned the […]
A French slackliner crosses the Seine from the Eiffel Tower in a breathtaking waterfall
Frenchman Nathan Paulin rode the 600m slackline from the Eiffel Tower to the Chaillot theater across the Seine, in a trip that took the 27-year-old just half an hour. However, this isn’t the first time Paulin has attempted the feat – he previously walked a similar route from the Eiffel Tower in December 2017, for […]
Kings Island’s iconic Eiffel Tower gets a makeover
If you’ve passed King’s Island recently, you might have noticed something going on outside and inside the iconic Eiffel Tower. No, it has nothing to do with upcoming Halloween Haunt events. For the fourth time since 1972, the Eiffel Tower is painted. The tower hasn’t been repainted since 2005 and the park wants to give […]
A French furniture brand decorates the Eiffel Tower for a duo of dancers [drone video]
Remember Netflix’s mattress campaign Emily in Paris where they put a bed in “the most irresistibly Instagrammable places” around Paris? We may have just discovered Netflix’s real inspiration for this campaign: a French designer furniture brand called BoboChic. Imagined in a Parisian café in 2015, BoboChic is an internet product and knows how to seduce […]
Rita Ora performing at the Eiffel Tower
Ora Partners with Melrose Media on Upcoming Music Series “Iconic People in Iconic Places” Global superstar Rita Ora and Melrose Media are thrilled to announce an exclusive evening of live music, dance and iconic fashion – all against the cinematic backdrop of the Eiffel Tower. In the first of a new musical series, “Iconic People […]
Take to the skies on the Eiffel Tower observation deck in Las Vegas
The Eiffel Tower observation deck is truly a cool attraction on the Las Vegas Strip – and one with some of the best views on said Strip. Board the elevator – with glass walls so you can watch as you climb higher and higher – which takes passengers 46 floors through the air to the […]
6 best hotels near the Eiffel Tower
The Eiffel Tower, one of the most famous monuments in the world, was erected in 1889 for the Universal Exhibition in Paris the same year and designed and executed by Gustave Eiffel. The mighty tower, dubbed the “Iron Lady,” was an architectural and engineering marvel, and at the time of its construction was the tallest […]
Meaning of ‘Eiffel Tower’ – steamy slang term explained!
TikTok’s latest viral slang term is “Eiffel Tower,” and you’ll be shocked when you find out what this one means. If you’re unaware of the latest TikTok slang, don’t worry, you’re definitely not alone. New words, phrases, acronyms, and abbreviations appear on the app every day, and it can be very difficult to keep track […]
There is a secret apartment at the top of the Eiffel Tower
When Gustave Eiffel designed the very tower that would immortalize his name around 1886, the French civil engineer decided to achieve one of the toughest – and highest – flexes in the history of architecture by including an apartment private for itself, placed at the very top, directly under the arrow. As explained in the […]
Eiffel Tower reopens after nine months of COVID shutdown
Although the French Independence Day, July 14, is the 14th of July, Parisians and tourists can belatedly celebrate in a special way. The Eiffel Tower reopened on July 16 after nine months of closure. The famous monument had to stop visitors last October due to the Covid pandemic and the second wave of the virus […]
You can now stay at the Palace of Versailles for $2,000 a night | News
anchor Image courtesy Airelles. Looking to spend some pretty serious time and money in Europe this summer? Want to live the lavish life of a noble? You now have the opportunity to do so in one of France’s most historic buildings after the Palace of Versailles recently announced that it will start accepting visitors in […]
First the Louvre pyramid, now the current pyramids—JR will create a spectacular project in Egypt
Melbourne, Florence, Paris, Colombia, Colorado… a glance at JR’s Instagram account reveals a world tour of creations in recent months despite the pandemic. And now: Egypt. The famous French street artist has announced that he will create a new work at the Pyramids of Giza, Cairo, in October. “This is not a photomontage…but October’s artwork […]
The Palace of Versailles reopens with a new hotel
A new luxury hotel is opening today on the grounds of the Palace of Versailles, one of France’s most visited attractions and the former residence of Louis XIV and Marie-Antoinette. The site of royal decadence and debauchery before the French Revolution, the Palace of Versailles – now a great museum – is one of the […]
Not to be missed during a visit to the Louvre
Who doesn’t want to follow in the footsteps of Beyonce and Jay-Z? The world-famous couple’s stroll to the Louvre Museum for their 2018 music video A parasite drew a record 10.2 million visitors to the iconic building. But the spotlight isn’t for everyone, so avoid the crowds and instead explore the quieter corners of the […]
Ralph Gardner Jr.: A Proxy Visit to the Louvre | Archives
GHENT, NY – It feels like another life on another planet. But it was actually last summer, when the words “social distancing” would have meant nothing to most of us, that my brother, James, drove me to a part of the Louvre museum in Paris that I had never visited before. Descending the crystal pyramid […]
No Eiffel Tower, Mona Lisa or Palace of Versailles: Iconic sights remain closed despite coronavirus lockdown
Keep that smile, Mona Lisa. The Eiffel Tower and the Palace of Versailles will also remain prohibited for the time being. None of France’s three most iconic tourist sites will reopen when the country lifts most of its remaining coronavirus lockdown restrictions next week. Some of Europe’s other major cultural sites are also taking their […]
The Louvre and the Palace of Versailles in France closed by the coronavirus – News
Rana Moussaoui and Fiachra Gibbons (Agence France-Presse) Betting ● Sat 14 March 2020 2020-03-14 12:05 682 7f440ff09e92db75a02bbad206a962c6 2 News Paris,France,Louvre-Museum,Palace-of-Versailles,coronavirus,Wuhan-coronavirus,COVID-19,travel,destination To free Major tourist sites in Paris, including the Louvre and the Eiffel Tower, closed on Friday due to the coronavirus, as France said it was banning all gatherings of more than 100 people. The […]
Is the Louvre open? The Louvre closed amid coronavirus fears and tourists are not happy
The Louvre closed its doors on Sunday amid fears of the coronavirus in a bid to protect its staff and visitors from contracting it. The museum had planned to reopen on Monday morning after a meeting between museum staff and union representatives to discuss Covid-19 prevention measures. However, the meeting concluded that it was still […]
Why the Louvre is closed (opinion)
She was acting on orders from France’s education minister, even though the boy was showing no symptoms of illness and was not on vacation in a coronavirus-affected region. The outbreak in northern Italy scared the entire French government. The coronavirus scare has sent shivers – and worse – across Europe. The vast expanse of Venice’s […]
The opulent Palace of Versailles will soon house a luxury hotel on its premises
Palaces have always fascinated travelers, and here is one of the grandest and most popular of all. The Palace of Versailles, or Palace of Versailles, will now house a luxury hotel by spring 2020. Listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, the Palace of Versailles is a symbol of opulence, dating back to the 17th […]
Opening of a new luxury hotel at the Palace of Versailles
You will soon be able to spend a luxurious night in the most famous palace in France The Palace of Versailles is quite a sight to behold, and soon a new luxury hotel will open on the grounds of the castle. If you’ve ever visited France, chances are you’ve ventured to the suburbs of Paris […]
7 dazzling details about the Louvre pyramid
Thirty years after its inauguration, the Louvre pyramid stands in front of the most visited museum in the world and, despite its relative youth, it has become an essential part of the famous Paris cityscape. Rivaling the Eiffel Tower and Arc de Triomphe for the title of Paris’ most recognizable landmark, the Pyramid officially opened […]
How to rebuild Notre-Dame de Paris?
Since the tragic fire of Notre-Dame de Paris, no one talks about anything other than its reconstruction. It is a noble project. It will be a spectacular project. But it is also the sign of great ingenuity, even pretentious naivety. Certainly, we have the necessary materials: the oaks for the framework devastated by the flames, […]
Celebrating Notre-Dame Cathedral in Paris at the cinema
The Notre-Dame de Paris cathedral, which was recently ravaged by fire, continues to be an iconic building everywhere, including in the cinema. here are some examples As I sat down to write this column, my various devices went crazy and social media began streaming heartbreaking live footage of the fire at Notre Dame Cathedral in […]
The fascinating history of the Palace of Versailles
Image bank by Alexandra Lande/Shutterstock the Castle of Versailles has a great history. Once the epicenter of French royalty, the elegant estate has undergone several transformations since its conception in the 17th century. Here, we explore some fascinating facts about the history of this national treasure, starting with its humble roots and ending with its […]
The Eiffel Tower and the Louvre plan to close amid protests by yellow vests in Paris
Veronique de ViguerieGetty Images Tourist attractions in Paris are closing this weekend as the city braces for another round of violent protests. On Thursday, it was announced via Twitter that the Eiffel Tower would be closed to the public on Saturday due to planned protests. The popular site also clarified that all tickets purchased online […]
Louvre Abu Dhabi puts $1 billion spotlight on globalization, with some omissions
The spectacular Louvre Abu Dhabi, the emirate’s first museum to open on the much-delayed Saadiyat Island mega-project, opens to the public on Saturday, November 11. An air show, fireworks, as well as a “superb extravaganza” of music-and-light are planned to celebrate Jean Nouvel’s futuristic dome and the Museum of World Civilizations below. But first there […]
In France, are the soldiers in front of the Eiffel Tower and the Louvre really worth it?
PARIS – They are known as “Operation Sentinel”, the hulking soldiers in camouflage uniforms who patrol under the Eiffel Tower and outside the Louvre with FAMAS assault rifles. Together they form a massive security operation of some 10,000 French soldiers deployed immediately after the attacks on the Charlie Hebdo editorial staff in January 2015 and […]
PARIS TN: Model of the Palace of Versailles presented | Local News
For years, Paris had its own model of the Eiffel Tower, now thanks to a man from Pennsylvania, the city also has a model of the Palace of Versailles. The model was presented Wednesday to Paris Mayor Sam Tharpe and Henry County Mayor Brent Greer at the Paris-Henry County Chamber of Commerce. The model was […]