…at least for guided groups. Starting September 29th of this year, all organized groups of more than nine people (including their guide) will be required to book their visit to the Eiffel Tower in advance. Furthermore, these reservations must be made exclusively online.
Streamlining the Visitor Experience
Unsurprisingly, this new policy is designed to manage the massive crowds that flock to the monument during peak seasons, ultimately improving the experience for every visitor.
Beginning this fall, groups will no longer be able to purchase tickets directly at the monument’s ticket windows as they have in the past. Instead, they must use the official authorized booking site.
On the other hand, there are no changes planned for individual travelers. If you are visiting solo or with a small family, you can still buy your tickets on-site for same-day admission.
The Eiffel Tower: The World’s Most Replicated Monument
Between the Statue of Liberty and the Eiffel Tower, most experts agree that France’s iconic landmark is the most copied monument in the world, narrowly beating out its New York counterpart.
It’s an impressive feat for a structure that only opened in 1889. Designed by Gustave Eiffel for the Paris World’s Fair, the tower was initially loathed by many French artists and intellectuals. They viewed the 984-foot metallic structure as an eyesore and even campaigned for its demolition.
However, as is often the case with bold new projects in France, once the controversy settled, the Eiffel Tower skyrocketed in popularity. It quickly became the globally recognized symbol of Paris and France. Today, it remains one of the world’s most visited—and therefore most imitated—tourist attractions.
From China, Mexico, and Bolivia to Indonesia, Pakistan, and various corners of Europe, the Eiffel Tower is everywhere. But it has found its most famous second home in the United States. The Paris Las Vegas Hotel & Casino on the Strip offers a concentrated (and perhaps a bit kitschy) version of Parisian life as imagined from across the Atlantic.
Opened in 1999, the Paris Las Vegas is a titan of the Strip. With nearly 86,000 square feet of gaming space, a vast “French-themed” shopping mall, 2,916 rooms, and over 4,000 employees, it is one of the city’s largest resorts. It is also one of the most recognizable, thanks to its 541-foot replica of the Eiffel Tower—exactly half the height of the original—which features a stunning observation deck at the top.
As for how a replica of the French icon ended up in the Nevada desert? It dates back to the 1990s when Line Renaud, a legendary French singer and Las Vegas fixture, personally asked the then-Mayor of Paris, Jean Tiberi, for permission to let a second Eiffel Tower take center stage in the middle of Las Vegas.
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