The Eiffel Tower is a recognized symbol of Paris and the most visited attraction in the world. However, getting on it is not so easy: sometimes it will require standing in line for several hours, and this pleasure will not be cheap at all. However, there are tricks that can help you save time and money.
From the history of the creation of the attraction
The Eiffel Tower was built in 1889 and was used as an entrance arch for the Paris World's Fair. By the end of the year, the tower was visited by so many visitors that it practically paid for the construction costs. Nevertheless, after 20 years it was planned to dismantle it, but the radio intervened in the fate of the grandiose structure. The tower turned out to be an ideal location for antennae.
It is interesting that many representatives of the creative intelligentsia of Paris initially reacted extremely negatively to the project of erecting the tower. It seemed to them that it would spoil the appearance of the city. It is widely known that one of the main opponents of the Eiffel Tower was the famous French writer Guy de Maupassant. However, he often stopped by the restaurant located on the first floor of the tower, saying that this is the only place in Paris from where the tower itself is not visible.
Ways to Avoid Lines When Visiting the Tower
The easiest and most affordable way to avoid the lines when visiting the Eiffel Tower is to climb it on foot. True, this will require a lot of effort. You can go up to the second floor of the tower, which is 150 meters high. But there is an opportunity to admire Paris from the first floor, and this is one of the most beautiful views of the city (many of the tourists who take the elevator miss the first floor). In addition, you don't have to walk downhill, as you can take the elevator down for free.
Also, in order to avoid queues, you can buy a ticket on the official website of the Eiffel Tower, but this must be done at least a month before visiting the attraction.
Climbing the Eiffel Tower, you can follow the example of Guy de Maupassant and visit one of the two restaurants located there - "58" on the first floor or "Jules Verne" - on the second. By the way, this is another way to avoid the queues when visiting the tower, as both restaurants have their own separate elevators specially designed for visitors.
However, besides the Eiffel Tower, there are many other observation decks in Paris. For example, the Montparnasse Tower. Despite the fact that it is 100 meters lower than the Eiffel Tower, it offers an equally spectacular view of the city. The Montparnasse tower elevator is the fastest in Europe, and there are almost no queues. The Sky of Paris restaurant located on the tower is located higher than the Jules Verne restaurant, and the prices there are noticeably lower.
Alternatively, you can stay at a hotel overlooking the Eiffel Tower and enjoy the main attraction of Paris around the clock.
