Tour Eiffel : When Gustave Eiffel built his tower for the 1889 World Fair, it was the tallest building in the world at 300m (984ft). It is now 321m with its aerial. The distorted aspect from its base dramatically shows off the gracefull iron work. You can stop at the first or second platforms (accessible by stairs), but those who travel all the way to the top can see G. Eiffel's cosy salon and enjoy amazing panoramas. The queues are shorter at night, when the city lights against the River Seine live up to their romantic image. There are gift shops, a restaurant and a post office on board... Address : Champs de Mars, 7th. Phone : 44 11 23 45; Open until June, 1-15 Sept 9am-11pm; Aug 9am-midnight; 16 Sept-20 Mars 9.30am-11pm, daily.