The Eiffel Tower — aka la Tour Eiffel — has long ... By 1980, of course, the site had become an iconic symbol of both Paris and France and was in no danger of demolition.

“It’s become the symbol of Paris, and of France as well,” says Savin Yeatman-Eiffel, a great-great-great-grandson of Gustave Eiffel, the engineer behind the tower. “There were very strong ...

U.S. News Insider Tip: For the best photo opportunities of the Eiffel Tower, head to Place du Trocadéro. (Just expect to contend with some crowds!) – Nicola Wood, Senior Editor Designed and ...

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 ...

“We married the strongest symbol of the Games, the medal, with the ultimate symbol of Paris and France around the world, the Eiffel Tower,” said Tony Estanguet, head of the organizing committee. But ...

“The concept came after a few discussions. We realized that there’s one symbol known across the world, which is the Eiffel Tower,” Roncin said. “We said to ourselves, ‘Hey, what if we ...