Paris was my first destination when I first had the opportunity to travel to Europe! This is my favorite city…I just love Paris! Ok, ok…enough said about Paris…but how about the Eiffel Tower? Some people may suggest that it’s not worth visiting, but I disagree completely. I believe the Eiffel Tower is worth all the effort and cash required for climbing all the way to the top. So is the Eiffel Tower overrated ?
My Favorite Tourist Attractions at the Eiffel Tower
- Climb the stairs to the first level and then to the second if you still can. It will give you a great workout but you get to see the tower’s structure real close.
- Take the elevator to the last level. Make sure you buy tickets before you sit in line for the elevator because it’s NOT free even though there are no signs. However, it’s really worth the price to climb all the way to the top level.
What to Expect When Going Up the Eiffel Tower?
The Eiffel Tower at night seen from the Arch of Triumph
See my photos of the Eiffel Tower
I have climbed in the tower twice and I loved it every time. The first time, because I’m cheap when it comes to travel, I didn’t buy an elevator ticket to the top floor and I climbed the stairs to the first floor. I would’ve climbed stairs all the way to the top if there would be any stairs…but there aren’t. I had to take the elevator. However, I didn’t see any sign that said anything about any ticket. So, I stayed in line until I got to the elevator and they asked for my ticket. I felt really stupid…I guess I should have asked the people sitting in line. The second time I was sure to buy my ticket before sitting in line…of course I did.
Is the Eiffel Tower Worth Going Up?
Seen from Trocadero, The Eiffel Tower is the most famous tourist attractions in Paris
See my photos from the Eiffel Tower
It is really worth going up the Eiffel Tower and just look at the view all the way around. If it’s very windy you might actually feel the tower bending with the wind which is a very unpleasant feeling. However, to see Paris from that high altitude is just breathtaking and it beats any feelings of fear you might have going up.
Is the Eiffel Tower Worth Visiting?
I believe that when it comes to very famous tourist attractions, people have very different reactions. Therefore, I am very interested to read about your own experience visiting the Eiffel Tower. So add a comment if you want and share your own feelings about this famous place.
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I love it very much! I have never gone up the Eiffel tower. Never! One day I will go to France.
Like you, I have also climbed the Eiffel Tower twice. Both times in Paris, it felt like a dream and I went with people who had never been. They wanted to climb it so of course I joined and I am glad I did. I absolutely love Paris and can’t wait to go back.
Thanks for your pictures. I love Ile-de-France. I hope & i wish one day you & me go Paris.
Salut monsieur!
Sounds good even though pollution in Paris is really bad right now.
I am an African girl, I love France as how i wish to go and study there. I guess the Eiffel Tower will be my first visitting point when I go there…..je l’adore beaucoup….
I hope you make it to France. I am sure you will get to see the Eiffel Tower…it is great!
Hi. I live Azerbaijan. I love love love FRANCE-PARIS-EIFFEL TOWER. I wish I could go there. I love EIFFEL………………
Samir…maybe one day you will get to see it.
I’m French, and for me, I don’t find that Paris is a pretty city… Everything is grey! Except the Eiffel Tower. Desolate, if I made errors. Kisses bye!
Naiky…what cities do you find pretty? Too bad you don’t like Paris…I do.
Thanx for you comment Amy-Lee…well the French are not rude when you try speaking their language. Not sure what circumstances you encountered but my experience has been pretty positive over there. I did try to speak French however while visiting there…and it’s true that while my French is not great, I can get by in most situations. And yes…the Eiffel Tower is a great sight!
I just went to France and they are extremely rude, but the Eiffel tower is the most exciting sight i’ve ever seen. I’m hoping to move there with my husband in a few weeks.
Thanx for the comment Brianna. Yes that’s true there is lots of amazing “stuff” in Paris. Well…if you can go see the Eiffel Tower, go see it…I think it’s worth it. There is so much more to see in Paris.
I had to do a project for something……..and I chose PARIS!!!!!! There is some amazing stuff that i didn’t even know about!!! I wanna go see the Eiffel Tower now!!!!
Thanx Margarett for your comment. I haven’t visited Italy yet…I would love to do it but it’s harder now having kids. Being a tourist is harder, but life is much more fun with kids. Glad you like my blog.
I found your blog on google and read a few of your other posts.
You have a great Blog!!! I just added you to my Google News Reader.
I went to Itay last month, I really love Europe
Keep up the good work. Thanks
Why don’t you move there Marie ? I know I know…it’s not that simple :)
I looooooove Paris so much i want 2 live there
Thanx zooie for the comment. Why didn’t you go with your sister to France?
My older sister went to France this summer! which would be last summer!
hahaha. Love your pictures!
Thanx for the comment Kylie…I wish I could visit Paris again as well. A good way to practice French is to try watch French news on http://www.tv5.org for example. At least that’s what I do to keep up with my French.
I love the Eiffel Tower. I love France. I wish I could go there. I might as well start practicing speaking French!