The tower is a Paris eyesore, and the Parisians absolutely hate it and for good reason. It was built on the left bank, and just a little too close to historical neighborhoods for comfort. As soon as it went up, they wanted to tear it down, but it didn't happen. It's one redeeming feature is a Really Great View....The last time I went to the Tower it was in a nice, warm enclosed floor that even had a small restaurant.
Much to our surprise it was closed for renovations, and we had to climb 4 flights of stairs to the roof top!
A special treat at night..
Did I mention the howling wind, cold temperatures and rain on the top of the roof?
Luckily, some really brave ladies still thought it was worth it!
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Ah the landmark to help us find our way. I actually liked it for that reason. Hard to get lost when all you had to do is find the tower.
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You got some great pics from up there. Wish we had been outside the night we went up. But still, it is something I recommend to people who don't want to stand in line at the Eiffel Tower.
ReplyDeleteWe were there a year ago. It's a magical city, but the traffic is frightening. We loved the autoban. Glad you had a wonderful time.
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Teresa
The view looks amazing. Wish I were there with you.
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