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Rated a Very Helpful Review by the Epinions community Mar 30, 2009
Pros: Beautiful any time of day, but especially at night!
Cons: Crowds. With proper planning, you can manage to avoid the long queues.
Summary: The Eiffel Towel, a grandiose structure made of iron with exposed latticework, designed exclusively for the Paris Exposition of 1889, is known as a symbol of Paris. At the time of construction, the design was considered radical, ... read more
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Rated a Very Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Apr 21, 2012
Pros: Spectacular views, fun experience, ice skating in winter, dining anytime!
Cons: Frequently long lines for tickets and elevators
Summary: The dude built bridges, he studied aerodynamics in an age before airplanes, but of all his accomplishments, the one that Gustave Eiffel is best known for is his design of the Eiffel Tower --- France's most internationally famous and most visited ... read more
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Rated a Somewhat Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Mar 18, 2007
Pros: Great scenery, good prices on tickets.
Cons: Can get a little crowded once you reach the top.
Summary: Nothing beats seeing the Eiffel Tower in person versus a photo graph. I was not disappointed at all! When you get to the top, you can see Notre Dame, the Louvre and the city of Paris for miles. Buying a ticket doesn't cost a lot. At the time I went, ... read more
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Rated a Very Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Jun 3, 2006
Pros: Spectacular views of the city.
Cons: Often very crowded; limited views; time in the tower too short.
Summary: There is a reason Paris, France is often called the “City of Light,” and heralded as “the” place for lovers and aspiring artists and writers; the city is without a doubt one of the most, if not the most beautiful city in world. ... read more
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Rated a Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Aug 28, 2005
Pros: It offers an interesting look on the city of Paris.
Cons: Lines can be long, expensive, can be very windy, and it can be crowded.
Summary: I can still remember the very first time I set sights on the Eiffel tower. A towering maze-work of steel and light twinkling in the distance like a beacon from my small apartment window. Breathtaking from even the opposite side of the city. So far away, ... read more
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Rated a Very Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Jul 27, 2005
Pros: Beautiful tower, reasonably priced to ride or walk, surrounding area is lovely, world famous
Cons: Crowded, crowded, crowded in the tower
Summary: Ah, the Eiffel Tower. It’s supposed to be beautiful, photogenic, and fantastically romantic. I’d seen the tower on a previous visit to Paris but last weekend was my first experience actually riding up into it. Perhaps you’ve heard the ... read more
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Rated a Very Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Jul 17, 2005
Pros: Big, tall, hard and waiting for you now...
Cons: ...along with about a squillion other tourists.
Summary: I'd like to bet that even the most jaded international globe-trotter stills feels a flutter of excitement when they see the Eiffel Tower. For some reason, the Tower can reduce more people to grinning idiots than any other national icon in the world. ... read more
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Rated a Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Jun 3, 2005
Pros: Fabulously lit at night...especially the fun "sparkle" on the hour.
Cons: But in the summer, sunset in Paris is very late.
Summary: Paris is known as the City of Light, and my advice is to see the Eiffel Tower at night. It has beautiful, dramatic lighting, plus a fun "sparkle" lights that run for 5 minutes on the hour. This advice sounds pretty easy, right? It is, but there is ... read more
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Rated a Very Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Aug 26, 2004
Pros: Views, night-time display, general appearance...
Cons: Price is a little high...
Summary: The Eiffel Tower is undoubtedly one of the most inspiring and awesome landmarks of today’s world. It was the architectural brainstorm of Stephen Sauvestre and was subsequently constructed in just two years by contractor Alexandre Gustaff Eiffel for ... read more
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Rated a Very Helpful Review by the Epinions community
May 3, 2004
Pros: Awesome views, particularly at night, an incredible work of engineering
Cons: Depends to a certain extent on the weather, long queues in high season
Summary: I’d seen the Eiffel Tower many times in photographs before my first trip to Paris, but believe me, its photos don’t even begin to do it justice. It’s just huge - I can guarantee that you’ll spend your first few minutes just ... read more
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Rated a Very Helpful Review by the Epinions community
May 16, 2003
Pros: The view, and the fact that you can say you have BEEN UP IT!
Cons: Long queues, expensive food outlets, a bit worn out in places
Summary: I won't bore you with all the statistics of the Eiffel Tower, as that has been done before in other reviews, but I will share my experiences of visiting "the grand old lady" herself.
Of course, no visit to Paris would be complete without going ... read more
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Rated a Somewhat Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Nov 7, 2002
Pros: Incomparable, splendid views!
Cons: Very long lines. Wheelchairs can't go to the highest level
Summary: Another bonus for those who are in wheelchairs! YOU GET TO JUMP TO THE HEAD OF THE LINE!
Staff were very helpful in assisting me with my mother in her wheelchair, where I was able to immediately go to buy our tickets and zip up to view Paris. ... read more
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Rated a Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Jan 4, 2002
Pros: Unmatched views of Paris day or night
Cons: Tons of vendors preying on tourists
Summary: The best things about our European trip (we were in Europe for 38 days from October 14 through November 20, 2001) post September 11th was that every other American you saw was suddenly your long-lost brother or sister and the tourist spots were not ... read more
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Rated a Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Dec 2, 2001
Pros: Unmatched views of Paris day or night
Cons: Tons of vendors preying on tourists
Summary: The best things about our European trip (we were in Europe for 38 days from October 14 through November 20, 2001) post September 11th was that every other American you saw was suddenly your long-lost brother or sister and the tourist spots were not ... read more
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Rated a Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Jul 25, 2001
Pros: Breath taking sight. Incredible views from the top.
Cons: None.
Summary: I recently took a trip to Europe with a group of students. We spent four days in Paris, and four more in Madrid, Spain. I enjoyed everything I saw in Paris, and was extremely sad to have to leave.
We didn't get to see the Eiffel Tower, up ... read more
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Rated a Very Helpful Review by the Epinions community
May 19, 2001
Pros: The true symbol of the loveliest city in the world!!
Cons: none
Summary: I have just come back from a wonderful visit to my favorite destination, Paris, France, and as always, I am left with a longing to go back again . On this trip, my husband and I were travelling with my daughter, her husband and my son. It was my ... read more
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Rated a Very Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Apr 15, 2001
Pros: One of the most recognizable sights in the world.
Cons: il fait foid, it is cold on top!
Summary: If you are playing "Who Wants To Be A Millionaire," and the question comes up, "What was erected in 1889 by Gustave Eiffel and was the star attraction at the World's Fair?" I hope your answer the Eiffel Tower wins you a million bucks.
My trip ... read more
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Rated a Somewhat Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Mar 28, 2001
Pros: It's really tall
Cons: It's old, and might fall over and kill you while you admire its...metal stuff
Summary: My first trip to Paris was very exciting. I made a list of all the things I wanted to do and see. Tops on that list was to go see the magnificent Eiffel Tower.
Ha. The Eiffel Tower is most overrated tourist attraction in the world. Well, besides ... read more
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Rated a Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Mar 17, 2001
Pros: There is very beautiful sight seen. It is the symbol of Paris.
Cons: There are often a lot of people, and tickets are cost some money.
Summary: The main symbol of Paris is Tour Eiffel. It was built for the World's Exhibition in 1889 year. The tower was the finest achievement in the end of the century. It was the highest build and the object of impetuous discussions. A. Monpassan sad about Tour ... read more
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Rated a Very Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Mar 15, 2001
Pros: Historical Site. Great Views. Park setting.
Cons: Long waits to get up. Can not walk up the entire structure.
Summary: The Eiffel Tower in Paris is one of the neat sites to visit while there. This historic landmark stands high in a city full of flavor.
My Trip
Recently, I went to Paris to see the sights and meet up with my wife who was ... read more
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