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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Mjl Furniture Designs Samantha Button Tufted Upholstered Accent Chair |
Rifle Paper Co. City Maps Wallpaper |
European Scene Wallpaper |
| The Samantha accent chair offers stylish and creativity for the need
of any home. Crafted with solid, sturdy wood and 100% cotton upholstery.
This chair offers comfortable and restful seating for anybody. From your
bedroom to the family room and all the rooms in between. |
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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Traveler Champagne Glasses, Set of 4 |
Eiffel Tower Goblet Pair |
Eiffel Tower Bottle Stoppers |
| Four-piece champagne glasses set.
Made of glass with nickel-plated stems of iconic buildings. Buildings
Include: Eiffel Tower, Empire State Building, Chrysler Building, Big
Ben. Holds 8 ounces each. |
Pair of goblets with Eiffel Tower
shaped bases. Made of nickel plate metal and non leaded crystal. 4"L x
4"W x 10.25"T. |
Set of two bottle stoppers with
Eiffel Tower shaped toppers. Nickel-plated metal. Approx. 2"L x 2"W x
5.9"T. |
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Icon 3 Piece Quilt Set |
Karl Lagerfeld Paris Sidecar Decorative Pillow, 18" x 18" |
Love from Paris 4 Piece Sheet Set |
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Relax, unwind and dream of Paris. Sketched symbols of Paris are printed
across the face of this quilt and sham set. The oversized graphic makes
this a statement piece in your bedroom. Flip to the reverse to find
black and white stripes for easy styling. |
Style your home with a white pillow that is far from ordinary. The
iconic duo Karl Lagerfeld and his cat, Choupette ride through the
streets of Paris. The illustration is printed on the face of the pillow.
The seams are finished with a red and white striped border. |
This sheet set has drawings of all
things French on a white ground. Be charmed by the playful, printed
graphics as it peaks from underneath your comforter. Sleep soundly on
the comfort. |
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Je T'aime Paris 14-Pc. Comforter Set |
Amour 6 Piece Luxury Duvet Set |
Paris Floral 8-Pc. Reversible Comforter Set |
| The Je T'aime comforter set features a metallic Paris-inspired
jacquard which makes it the perfect choice for upgrading your bedroom's
decor. |
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. |
Reimagine any room as a romantic retreat set in
the City of Light with this beautiful reversible comforter set, styled
with painterly Parisian graphics and beautiful watercolor blooms at the
face and a vintage-inspired postcard pattern at the back. |
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Chic Home Le Marias Bed In a Bag Comforter Set |
Paris Night Reversible Duvet Cover Set Collection |
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. |
Bring Parisian charm to your space with the Paris
Night Reversible Duvet Cover Set. The duvet cover features the city's
sights and vintage postage on one side and grey and white stripes on the
other. The set includes a duvet cover, 2 shams, and 2 decorative
pillows. |
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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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 |
Paris Princess Quilt Set Collection |
Amour Paris Themed 4pc Twin Reversible Quilt 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. |
Images of the city of lights in pinks and teals and the little princess
that rules the town is the theme for this bedding ensemble. |
Create your dream bedroom look
with this Amour Quilt Set. The Paris print in beautiful colors on the
quilt and accessory pieces provides a cozy look you will love. With a
burst of colors on one side and a printed reverse on the other. |
 
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Ambesonne Paris Bath Mat |
Popular Bath Paris Shower Curtain |
Ambesonne Paris Bath Mat |
| Makeover your bathroom with just a single touch start with these fun
and decorative bathroom mats. This mat has a soft plush surface and anti
slip backing which is durable and long lasting. |
Add a pop of style to your bathroom décor with this
beautiful shower curtain. |
Makeover your bathroom with just a single touch
start with these fun and decorative bathroom mats. This mat has a soft
plush surface and anti slip backing which is durable and long lasting. |
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Indecor Home 17-Pc. Paris Bath Set |
Paris Botanique Bath Towel Collection |
Avanti Paris Botanique Shower Curtain |
| Freshen up your bathroom with this fun and
stylish set. Great for yourself or as a gift for someone who is just
starting out in their own home décor adventure. Set Includes-1 Shower
Curtain, 1 Bath Rug, 12 Metal Hooks, 1 Lotion Pump , 1 Toothbrush
Holder, 1 Soap Dish |
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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