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Eiffel tower - le tour d'Eiffel, Paris, France

 
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added on the 27th of April, 2009
Eiffel tower is the symbol of France built for the Paris World Fair in 1889. It is 324 m heigh and has two restaurants in it and a lookout on the top floor. The stair entrance to the tower is the cheapest, 4.50E for adults, 3.50 E for youths and 3E for children. Elevator entrance tickets are a little more expensive,to the top floor 13E for adults,9.90E for youths and 7.50E for children.Elevator to the second floor costs 8E-adults, 6.40E-youths and 4E-children. Choose one and don't forget to visit the Eiffel tower, the iron maiden of Paris.

 
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