The Eiffel Tower is a world-famous milestone, symbolizing not only Paris but also the 19th-century Europe of Europe and engineering skills. Above the champion De Mars near the Sine River, it ...

It might not have been what they wanted, but their trip to the Eiffel Tower ended up being an unexpected highlight. "Sometimes, laughing at mistakes makes for the best memories," Brooke said.

The Olympic rings are displayed on the Eiffel Tower at night between the Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games in Paris on August 19, 2024. Adnan Farzat/NurPhoto via Getty Images ...

Built for the 1889 World's Fair — which celebrated the 100th anniversary of the French Revolution — engineer Gustave Eiffel's tower was only intended to stand for 20 years.