Everyone instantly recognises the shape of the Eiffel Tower, one of Paris’s greatest landmarks.  It dominates the city’s landscape during both the day and night, and all visitors have to marvel at the structure.  Even Parisians take the time to stop and paint or photograph the famous building.  If you’re visiting the City of Lights, you should certainly take the time to visit the tower, not just look at it from your hotel room. That’s if you are lucky enough to book into one of the Paris hotels with the spectacular view of the Eiffel tower.

The Eiffel Tower is actually used as a radio tower, but its main function is as a tourist attraction.  When reaching the tower, visitors will find several small carts and other locals selling various items and snacks, plus a small museum featuring some of the original mechanical devices that were once used in the tower.  You’ll also find the lifts.  There’s one in each foot of the tower, and they all take you up to the first and second floors.

On the first floor of the tower, the widest, you’ll find Altitude 95, a restaurant that provides a great meal with a nice view.  If you go on up to the second floor, however, you’ll find more expensive dining at the Jules Verne.  The restaurant has recently hired a new chef and introduced several new dishes.

The final floor, the third, offers the best view of the city.  This observation deck is a very popular place to visit, especially for tourists, and there’s often a line for the elevators.  However, it’s well worth the wait.