Eiffel Tower Fun Facts and Gifts
The Eiffel Tower is one of the most easily recognized structures
in Paris, but it hasn't always been universally loved. Find out more
Eiffel Tower Fun Facts,
Eiffel Tower history,
Eiffel Tower Decor
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Chic Home Le Marias Bed In a Bag Comforter Set |
Chic Home Grand Palais 5 Piece Queen Quilt Set |
Chic Home Grand Palais 5 Piece Queen Quilt Set |
| An artsy comforter set perfect for back to school
(or college) with everything you need to a transform a child's bedroom or
a dorm. The comforter features a "Paris is Love" theme complete with Eiffel
Towers and hearts on the face and an Eiffel Tower pattern print on the reverse.
Design coordinated super-soft microfiber sheets, pillow shams, a printed
"LOVE" decorative pillow and a reversible ruched throw pillow are included
to complete the look. |
An artsy quilt set perfect for
back to school (or college) with everything you need to a transform a
child's bedroom or a dorm. The quilt features a "Paris is Love" theme
complete with Eiffel Towers and hearts on the face and an Eiffel Tower
pattern print on the reverse. Design coordinated pillow shams, a printed
"LOVE" decorative pillow and a reversible ruched throw pillow are
included to complete the look. |
An artsy quilt set perfect for back to school (or
college) with everything you need to a transform a child's bedroom or a
dorm. The quilt features a "Paris is Love" theme complete with Eiffel
Towers and hearts on the face and an Eiffel Tower pattern print on the
reverse. Design coordinated pillow shams, a printed "LOVE" decorative
pillow and a reversible ruched throw pillow are included to complete the
look. |
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The Eiffel Tower |
"Paris Cityscape" Giclée Art by Oliver Cole |
Paris For Her Black Tea |
| Replete with drawings and historical photographs, this essential
volume delves into the Eiffel Tower's conception, unfolding the origins
behind this architectural icon. |
Handcrafted giclée print onto
satin finish photo paper. All moulding made from 100% maple from a
locally sourced Texas mill. Frames constructed, sanded and painted by
artisan framers. Acrylic glaze provides lightweight protection. Comes
ready to hang. 30"W x 2.5"D x 40"T. |
Black tea with notes of citrus,
coriander, and vanilla Approx. 3.5"L x 4.5”T Size (ounces): 3.5 Made in
France |
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Jla Home Eiffel Tower 20" x 20" Decorative Pillow |
Rifle Paper Co. City Maps Wallpaper |
European Scene Wallpaper |
| Transport yourself to the city of
lights with this stunning Paris inspired pillow, featuring fine
embroidery and reversing to a lovely floral pattern. |
With iconic landmarks from Bangkok to Cairo, this
unique wallpaper is a fitting backdrop for a world-wanderer's home. |
Make a statement with our assortment of vibrant,
vintage-inspired wallpaper in a variety of patterns, colors, and styles.
Whether used in an entire room, on an accent wall, or to showcase your favorite
piece of furniture, wallpaper complements the unique aesthetic of your home
decor, and invites warmth and whimsy into your home. |
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Juicy Couture Juicy in Paris 6-Piece Sheet Set |
Turnstyle Reversible Printed Super Soft Deep Pocket Sheet Set Collection
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| Effortlessly bring the chic and
fun style of Juicy Couture to your home with the Juicy Couture
microfiber sheet sets. Decadently soft, these sheets come in a variety
of prints to add depth to your room decor. |
Update your style and comfort with
deep pocket super soft turnstyle sheets. The unique printing on the flat
and fitted sheets allow you to turn your sheets and create a new look.
Mix and match the coordinating pillowcases for more options. The deep
pocket is designed to fit up to an 18" mattress. |
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Parisian Petals 11-Piece Comforter Set |
Reversible Bonjour Paris Eiffel Tower 5 Piece Quilt Set |
Harper Lane Vintage Paris 4 Piece Quilt Set Twin |
| Bring some French flair and chic
style to any bedroom with the Alexa & Bella Parisian Petals comforter
set, which includes 2 sheet sets! The pink solid and pink butterfly
sheet sets allow you to pull together a coordinated look with ease. |
Casually cozy, while still on
trend, Quaint Home's reversible quilt collection will effortlessly give
your bedroom a stylish makeover. Inspired by travel in France, each
Bonjour quilt set reverses from a vivacious Parisian print to a bold
pink love script. |
This romantic quilt features Paris
motifs and floral sprays for a spring time in Paris décor. It includes
pillows and shams for a complete and coordinated look. |
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Amour 6 Piece Luxury Duvet Set |
Paris Celeste Reversible 14-Pc. Comforter Set |
Paris 3-Pc. Comforter Mini Set |
| A motif of Parisian postcards with
French script featured on the Amour Luxury duvet set from Siscovers will
add romantic nostalgia and style to your bedroom. The duvet cover is
filled with our eco-friendly down alternative comforter. Stuffed with a
medium-weight fill made from recycled plastic bottles. |
Invoke memories of beautiful France with the Paris Celeste comforter
set, featuring a reversible woven jacquard design. |
Add a sophisticated touch to your room with the Paris comforter mini
set, featuring a blush jacquard and printed images of the iconic Eiffel
Tower. |
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Darcy 8 Pc King Bed In A Bag |
Cherie 8 Pc Bed In A Bag |
Cherie Quilt Set |
| Ignite the imagination with the Darcy 8 Piece Bed In A Bag Set by Avondale
Manor. This whimsical comforter features the iconic Eiffel Tower. The polyester
microfiber materials are machine washable and soft. This set comes complete
with two decorative pillows, two shams, and a comforter. |
Inspired by the stylish streets of Paris, the Cherie Complete Comforter
Set is elegant ensemble with everything you need to makeover your bedding.
Made of soft microfiber, this cozy set will having you hitting "snooze"
just one more time. |
Bring happiness to your bedroom with this Paris patterned quilt set
from Avondale Manor or flip the reversible quilt over to enjoy the
intricacy of the contrasting pattern. |
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Bon Jour Juvi Comforter Set |
Fleur De Paris 8-Pc. Comforter Set |
| No passport required for this adorable travel themed
reversible Comforter set featuring postcards, butterflies, and hearts in
pink and aqua with pops of red and navy. Comforter and shams reverse to
aqua polka dot print. Eiffel tower embroidered shaped fleece plush pillow
is included in the set. |
Add a soft and elegant touch to
any bedroom with the Fleur De Paris comforter set, featuring a floral
print with a Parisian theme. |
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Decor Studio Paris 72" x 72" Faux-Linen Shower Curtain |
Eiffel Tower Border Shower Curtain |
Kids 17 Piece Paris Bath Set |
| Add some chic style and texture to your bath with the Parisian motif
and rich faux-linen feel of this luxe shower curtain from JLA Home. Dimensions:
72" x 72". Faux linen |
Vintage French sophistication and charm. This bold Eiffel Tower
image with handwritten script is set against an off-white background
with a small red accent. |
What’s better than Paris? Dogs in love in Paris!
This adorable bath set includes a brightly printed shower curtain with
12 matching printed resin hooks in 3 designs. Also includes 3 durable
plastic counter accessories and a soft rug. |
 
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Paris Botanique Bath Towel Collection |
Avanti Paris Botanique Shower Curtain |
| The Avanti Paris Botanique Bath Towel features an
embroidered gold Eiffel Tower surrounded by grey "Paris" and flowers and
vine on a 100% cotton ivory velour towel. The towel is finished with a
two-tone coordinating fabric border. |
The Avanti Paris Botanique Shower Curtain is beautifully
designed with an Eiffel Tower Arc de Triomphe printed in gold. The Vines,
flowers and the words Paris France are in a subtle grey shade on an ivory
ground with coordinating ruffle at the bottom. |
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Engineer/builder: Gustave Alexandre
Eiffel who also helped build the Statue of Liberty
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Height: 984 feet (1,051 feet with
antenna addition for television transmission). When built, it was the worlds
tallest structure. There are 3 platforms, 1,652 steps to climb to the top (there's
also an elevator!).
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Dates: Built 1887-1889 for the World's
Fair in 1889 which celebrated the centennial of the French Revolution 1789-1799.
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Construction: Cross-braced latticed
girder for minimum wind resistance built of 7,000 tons of high quality wrought
iron in 18,000 parts using 300 skyjacks and held together by 2.5 million rivets.
It is one of the earliest examples of wrought iron construction of this magnitude.
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Weight: 7,000 tons. It takes 52 tons
of paint every seven years to repaint it.
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Movement: the top never sways more
than 4.5 inches even in the strongest winds, but the height can change 6 inches
depending on the temperature.
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View: On a very clear day you can
see 42 miles from the 3rd platform.
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Visitors: 6.9 million people visit
the Eiffel tower each year.
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Lights: In 1900 gaslights were replaced
by electric lights. Since 1985, 352 sodium lamps have given it a yellow light
at night. In 2003, 20,000 bright white lights were added which will shine 10
minutes every hour on the hour from sunset until after midnight. It took 70
tons of equipment, 26 miles of electrical wiring, and a team of 40 mountaineers,
architects and engineers, fighting high winds, snowstorms, pigeons and even
bats (information from the New York Times).
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Ice skating: in 2005 an ice skating
rink was opened for the first time.
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Looking Good: Every 7 years she gets a paint job--66
tons of paint in signature Eiffel Tower brown, 55 tons of paint erode between
paintings, 25 painters work on the project, 18 months to complete, 31 miles
of climbing rope, 2009 estimate is $5.29 million (St Petersburg Times 4.1.09)
The bold and unusual design caused considerable
controversy. Many Frenchmen were vocal in their disapproval, including the famous:
Charles Garnier, architect of the Opera; Gounod, composer; and writers Francois
Coppee, Leconte de Lisle, Dumas the Younger, Maupassant. Others, Apollinaire, Cocteau,
Pissarro, Dufy, Utrillo, Seurat, Marquet were strongly in favor. It was nearly torn
down in 1909, but it's use for French radio telegraphy saved it. In 1916 it became
the terminal for the first radio telephone service across the Atlantic. A meteorological
station, radio communications station (1918), television transmission antenna (1957)
and a suite of rooms used by Eiffel are located near the top.
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