Paris, France

Eiffel Tower

''Visit the Eiffel Tower in Paris!''

One of the most recognizable landmarks in the entire world, the Eiffel Tower is an absolute must-visit when you’re in Paris!

In 1889, Paris hosted a World Fair to celebrate the French Revolution’s centennial. Gustave Eiffel’s company came up with a design for the Eiffel Tower to function as the centerpiece for the exhibition. Construction on the iron lattice tower began in 1887, and not without some controversy. Several prominent figures in Paris protested against the erection of the tower, who felt it would spoil the Parisian skyline. Despite the protests, construction of the tower continued, and the Eiffel Tower was opened during the 1889 Exhibition. It became the tallest structure in the world and was a big success among visitors of the exhibition.

The Eiffel Tower illuminates the Parisian sky at night

Tourists can do the following activities:

• Enjoy a luxurious 3-course dinner at the "58 Tour Eiffel Restaurant"
• Cruise along the River Seine, admiring the city's attractions under their evening illuminations
• See the Féerie Revue at the renowned Moulin Rouge
• Sip on a complimentary half bottle of Champagne

Inside the Eiffel Tower's restaurant

Musee d'Orsay

This wonderful collection covers a variety of art forms from the 1848-1914 period, including a superb impressionists section.

Its setting, in a converted railways station, is equally impressive. Built in 1900, in time for the Paris Exposition, the station was in use until 1939, when it was closed and largely ignored, bar its use as the location of Orson Welles’ 1962 film, The Trial. It was later used as a theatre and as auction rooms, and in the mid-1970s was considered for demolition. In 1977, the Paris authorities decided to save the imposing station building by converting it into this striking museum.

Internationally renowned for its rich collection of impressionist art, the Musée d'Orsay is also displays all western artistic creation between 1848 and 1914. Its collections represent all expressive forms, from painting to architecture, not forgetting sculpting, decorative arts and photography.