Though the Eiffel Tower bears his name, Gustave Eiffel was not initially enthusiastic about the structure nor did he design ...

To mark the 100th anniversary of the French Revolution, Paris ... in Nice, France; and the interior scaffolding of the Statue ...

“It’s become the symbol of Paris, and of France as well,” says Savin Yeatman-Eiffel, a great-great-great-grandson of Gustave ...

The second time the Eiffel Tower was almost destroyed was during the German occupation of France during World War ... You can reach Paris' most famous landmark from the Bir-Hakeim, Trocadéro ...

France is a country in western Europe ... a world’s fair held in Paris. The tower, named after engineer Gustave Eiffel whose company designed and built it, was set to be dismantled in 1909.

FILE PHOTO: Olympic rings to celebrate the IOC official announcement that Paris won the 2024 Olympic bid are seen in front of the Eiffel Tower at the Trocadero square in Paris, France, September ...

The Eiffel Tower is the proud symbol of France, rising high above the rooftops of Paris as a testament to French artistry and workmanship. The tower welcomes more than 7 million visitors a year ...

The designer’s intent is to convey the radiance of France and of the Olympic athletes ... to the rest of the medal is a nod to the Eiffel Tower. The setting is in a shape called “Clous de Paris,” ...