The 237-foot-tall landmark constructed in 1881 was the brainchild of San Jose Mercury publisher J.J. Owen, who was inspired ...

The 19th century forever transformed Paris. Now it lays the foundation for the next chapter of Louis Vuitton’s high jewelry ...

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The Eiffel Tower is the proud symbol of France, rising high above the rooftops of Paris as a testament to French artistry and ...

People all around the world are familiar with one of Paris' most iconic symbols: the Eiffel Tower. Tourists queue for hours ...

The Eiffel Tower was never meant to stand forever - it was meant to be a temporary monument for the 1889 World’s Fair, to remain for 20 years before being demolished. More than a century later ...

Already, it has been severely criticised by descendants of the tower's designer Gustave Eiffel, as well as conservation groups. At the end of last month, workers removed the 30-tonne steel rings ...

In the wake of Paris' successful bid to host the 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games, a new controversy has erupted among French politicians over the iconic Eiffel Tower. The Olympic rings on the ...

The French flag flutters at the Eiffel Tower, with the Olympic rings displayed, Paris, France August 25, 2024. CHRISTIAN HARTMANN / REUTERS A row over the Olympics logo becoming a longterm feature ...

The Eiffel Tower was the centrepiece of the grand finale ... in the house for the next 11 years after he went missing. The history teacher was killed after giving a lesson on freedom of speech ...

From the Eiffel Tower to the Moulin Rouge – plus day trips ... guides will regale you with stories of art history. Plus, you'll bypass the long lines at the attractions. Travelers praise the ...