To commemorate the centenary of the French Revolution, the Eiffel Tower was built for the International Exhibition of Paris of 1889. Named after its designer, engineer Gustave Eiffel, the tower is one of the most recognized structures in the world and the tallest structure in Paris. When it was being built, the tower was met with resistance from the public, many calling it eyesore. The Tower was inaugurated on March 31, 1889, and opened on 6 May by the Prince of Wales, later King Edward VII of England. Eiffel stands at a majestic 300 meters high (320.75m including antenna), and weighs 7000 tons. In 1909, the tower was almost torn down but its antenna saved it as it was used for telegraphy at that time. Undoubtedly, it is the most paid visited monument in the world with 6,719,200 people visited the tower in 2006 and more than 200,000,000 since its construction. Ina way, it is the pride of France and one of the famous symbols.

Enjoy your stay in the luxurious hotels of Eiffel Tower and explore the splendor. Mercure Tour Eiffel is ideal for your vacation or business tour as it is favorably located in the heart of Paris, a short walk from the Eiffel Tower and halfway between the Champs-Elysees and Montparnasse, and is minutes to fine dinning, shopping and entertainment. Business meetings can be held in the seminar rooms which are all air conditioned. It is also located near local attractions including the Eiffel Tower, The Champs de mars, the trocadero, les invalids, the etoile militaire and the museed’orsay. Choose Hotel Etoile Trocadero Paris as your accommodation for your next visit to Paris. The hotel provide continental breakfast, and amenities such as laundry and valet services, car rental desk, dry cleaning, concierge, cable TV, modem connection to make your stay convenient and enjoyable.

By metro: Trocadero, Ecole Militaire, or Bir-Hakeim.
RER: Champ de Mars-Tour Eiffel.

Eiffel Tower offers numerous attractions making it one of the most sought after location in Paris. Visit the Park of Bercy which is a must see for the large garden named after Yitzahk Rabin(1922-1995), the Nobel Peace Prize winner who was assassinated in November 1995 in Tel Aviv. Your visit to the city is incomplete without visiting the Louvre Museum which is world renowned for Monalisa painting. Notre Dame de Paris is amazing for its architectural structure. The giant bell at the Cathedral rings six times on Sunday and four times on weekdays and once on Saturday. Enjoy an evening stroll at the Pont Alexander III Bridge and marvel at the engineering feat.

You can shop for cosmetics, perfumes, chocolates & fine candy, clothing and clothing accessories. Makillages at 9 rue Mansart 9th district and Fragonard Parfumeur at 9 rue Scribe 9th district is good for buying beauty, cosmetics and perfume products. You can do your shopping at the underground shopping complex, Les Halles which is shopper’s paradise where you will get clothes, housewares, gifts, videos, books, music, shoes, toys, computers, sporting goods, perfumes, beauty products, fashion accessories, chocolate, electronics, and many more.

Make your evening terrific by dining at Altitude 95 Restaurant which is located on the tower’s first level, 95 meters above sea level. Relish traditional French cuisine and feast your eyes on the sights of the Trocadero area of Paris as well as the elaborate metal design of the tower itself. Located on the second level, Le Jules Vernes Restaurant is famous for traditional French gastronomy run by world-renowned chef Alain Ducasse. Enjoy your food in the sleek ambience and contemporary décor while observing remarkable view of the city from the restaurant.