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The eiffel tower, in french La Tour Eiffel, is the most famous attraction in France.
It is an iron lattice Tower located in Paris, France.
Its exact location is on the "Champ de Mars" next to the Trocadero.
The construction was named after its creator, Gustave Eiffel, for the 1889 World's Fair.
It was designed and built in Paris.
Its special design makes it one of the most easy structure to recognize in the world.
This is the tallest point in Paris, France.
Taller than all the buildings of La Défense, aka the business District.
This also is the highest observation point all over Europe.
The Eiffel Tower is so famous that it received 300 millions visitors a year !
No trip in Paris can be done without seeing it !
Tickets can be purchased directly at the bottom of the eiffel tower.
You can walk from ground to top by feet or by on of the several elevators.
Beware that they are 300 steps from first to second level.