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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Wanderlust City Toy Set |
European Scene Wallpaper |
Rizzy Home 18" x 18" Typography Down Filled Pillow |
| This handcrafted wooden set is complete with monuments and
magnificent architecture blocks inspired by an iconic city. |
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. |
Rizzy homes decorative accent pillows are the easiest way to create
your dream home. You will find everything from glamorous embroidered
detailing to southwestern inspired havens that will add a global charm
to your home. All a while seamlessly layering with other colors and
prints. |
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Karl Lagerfeld Paris Sidecar Decorative Pillow,
18" x 18" |
Karl Lagerfeld Paris Icon 3 Piece Quilt Set |
Karl Lagerfeld Paris Love from Paris 4 Piece Sheet Set |
| 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. |
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. |
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 |
Betsey Johnson Je Taime Paris Sheet Set |
Chic Home Le Marias Bed In a Bag 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. |
Enhance your bedroom decor with a new Betsey Johnson Silky
Microfiber Printed Sheet Set. These whimsical patterns are the perfect
combination of color and fun, staying true to Betsey Johnson's vision. |
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. |
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Marseille Paris Printed Shower Curtain, 72" W x 72" L |
Paris Eiffel Tower 15-Pc. Bath Bundle |
Decor Studio Paris 72" x 72" Faux-Linen Shower Curtain |
| The shower creating a vintage-like and charming touch to your decor.
Finished with 12 button holes on top, this shower curtain is constructed
from ultra-soft microfiber. |
Bring Parisian charm to your bath decor with the Vcny Home Paris
Eiffel Tower Bath Bundle, which features the Eiffel Tower with floral
accents. This 15-piece bath set includes a shower curtain, 12 curtain
hooks, a noodle bath rug, and a storage basket. |
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 |
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Rt Designers Collection Classic Paris Printed Shower Curtain |
Indecor Home Paris 3-Pc. Bath Accessory Set |
| Effortlessly give your bathroom a modern makeover with this
lightweight yet durable and long lasting shower curtain. This trendy and
stylish shower curtain adds a dazzling touch of vibrant color that’s
perfect for any bathroom. |
Add some color to your bathroom with this modern and sleek Paris
inspired set. This set has all the glitter and gold with no need for a
passport. Included in the set is a tray with embedded glitter, a
dispenser and a toothbrush holder. |
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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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