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 Gifts
Eiffel Tower Bed and Bath,
Eiffel Tower Decor
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Martha Stewart Collection Steel Silver-Tone Bead Photo Album and Picture
Frames |
Eau Capitale Eau de Parfum, 2.5 oz./ 75 mL |
Paris Candle, 7.8 oz./ 220 g |
| Delicate beading in silver-tone steel add an elegant touch to this photo
album from the Martha Stewart Collection. Perfect for displaying your cherished
photos with graceful style. |
What scent perfectly epitomizes
Paris? For diptyque, only chypre, a lively fragrance with its roots deep
in one of the first and most famous perfumeries in the world, can fully
embody the essence of the city with a thousand faces. An excess of lush
roses precedes the freshness of bergamot notes, accented by bright pink
berries. Its undertone is patchouli, bringing together a fragrance at
once defiant and free. Eau Capitale is artfully decorated with
undulating calligraphy, the Eiffel Tower, emblematic roses, a proud
peacock fanning its feathers, and volutes intertwined. To design Eau
Capitale, diptyque and Pierre Marie drew their inspiration from the
Parisian architecture and the distinct style of Art Nouveau. |
Love Is In The Air. An ode to Paris - the capital of romance.
Twilight on a quiet cobbled street, two lovers lock eyes under the
shimmer of La Tour Eiffel. A breeze blown lightly off the river carries
the tender promise of romance. Soft breath on a neck, a lover draws in
closer and gently whispers 'Je t'aime', because in Paris, love is always
in the air. Roja Dove A complex and romantic bouquet of Geranium, Rose,
Jasmine, Frangipani, Ylang Ylang, Lilac, Heliotrope and Violet is
freshened by Bergamot, Litsea Cubeba, Violet Leaves and Rhubarb,
intertwining with a warm blend of Clove, Patchouli, Vetiver, Cedar wood,
and Amyris, nestling on a soft, sensual base of Vanilla, Tonka Bean,
Peru Balsam, Frankincense, Ambrarome, and Musk. |
 
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Godinger Eiffel Tower 3Pc. Cheese Set |
Pimpernel Postcard Sketches Set of 6 Coasters |
Godinger Eiffel Tower Spreaders - Set of 4 |
| Beautifully crafted eiffel tower 3 piece cheese set is great for all
occasions and events. This elegant yet practical piece is a great addition
to all decor styles. |
Bring worldly, well-traveled charm to your tables while protecting them
from watermarks with the classic look of this six-piece set of Postcard
Sketches coasters by Pimpernel. |
Beautifully crafted eiffel tower set of 4 spreaders is great for all
occasions and events. This elegant yet practical piece is a great addition
to all decor styles. |
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Cherie 8-Pc. Bed In A Bags |
When in Paris Quilt Set Collection |
Paris 12-Pc. Reversible Comforter Sets |
| 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. |
Add chic charm to your bedroom suite with the When in Paris quilt set
from VCNY Home, featuring a beautifully embroidered Eiffel Tower theme. |
The Paris comforter set features a
reversible Paris themed pattern which makes it the perfect choice for upgrading
your bedroom's decor. |
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Cherie 5 Pc Quilt Sets |
Bon Jour Juvi Comforter Set |
Siscovers Paris 6 Piece High End Duvet Set |
| 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. |
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. |
Bring Paris home to your favorite bedroom with this
colorful Paris inspired duvet set. This set is made of 100% cotton and features
a playful Paris Motif. The duvet cover is backed with a luxuriously soft
microfiber which pairs your maximum comfort with elegant style. |
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Chic Home Le Marias 9-Pc. Bed In a Bag Comforter Sets |
510 Design Marseille Full/Queen 5 Piece Reversible Paris Printed Comforter
Set |
Chic Home Le Marias 9-Pc. Bed In a Bag Comforter Sets |
| 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. |
Two matching shams reiterate the design seen on top
of the comforter, while two decorative pillows provide the perfect accents.
The square decorative pillow features a Parisian theme and the oblong pillow
displays a damask print to complement the reversible bedding 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. |
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Urban Living - Paris Bedding Set |
Fairfield Square Collection Paris Gold 8-Pc. Reversible Comforter Sets
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| This Urban Living Paris Bedding Set features a fun, colorful design
that matches most decor and color palettes. This set, with its elegant soft
colors, is perfect to add style and comfort to any bedroom. |
Channel memories of beautiful France with the Paris Gold reversible
comforter set from Fairfield Square Collection, featuring a printed repeat
pattern of the Eiffel Tower, the local postmark and French text. |
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Parisian Petals 11-Piece Full Bed in a Bag Set
Parisian Petals 8-Piece Twin Bed in a Bag Set |
Urban Living Eiffel Tower Bedding Set - Twin |
City of Lights Comforter Set |
| 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. |
This Urban Living Eiffel Tower Bedding Set features a fun, colorful
design that matches most decor and color palettes. This set, with its elegant
soft colors, is perfect to add style and comfort to any bedroom. This set
includes a comforter, sham, printed sheet set, and a decorative pillow,
making complete and coordinated bed set. The Urban Living Eiffel Tower Bedding
Set has reversible feature allows for a fun change in any room. |
The sweet City of Lights comforter set will add a French touch to
the bedroom. The easy care set features iconic scenes of Paris on a soft
pink background. A purple decorative pillow featuring J'adore Paris text
completes the look. |
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Laural Home Daffodil Blooms Eiffel Tower Shower Curtain |
Interdesign Cityscapes Paris Graphic-Print 72" x 72" Shower Curtain |
Paris In Bloom Shower Curtain |
| Bonjour Spring meets France with Laural Home's
"Daffodil Blooms Eiffel Tower" shower curtain. This design features the
admirable Eiffel Tower and soft-yellow daffodils set atop a scripted
background. Allow this enchanting shower curtain to transport your
bathroom to the romantic city of Paris. |
Add chic style and romantic appeal to your bath with
the stylish Parisian graphics of this Cityscapes shower curtain from Interdesign.
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A sketched image of the Eiffel Tower, set against
transparent maps and surrounded by images of flowers and butterflies. Laural
Home's "Paris in Bloom Shower Curtain" will add a bit of sophistication
and charm to your bathroom. All of our products are digitally printed to
create crisp, vibrant colors and images. |
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Estex Home Fashions Paris 20" x 20" Decorative Pillow |
C'est Magnifique Wallpaper |
Urban Playground Madilene Decorative Pillow |
| Add French charm to any room with the Paris decorative pillow from
Estex Home Fashions, featuring a cozy design and the iconic Eiffel
Tower. |
Retro-chic sketches capture the wonderment of Europe, from the Eiffel
Tower in Paris to the double-decker buses of London to the gondoliers of
Venice. |
If your little one dreams of Paris they will adore
this pillow. Pink, purple, and blue detailed embroidery on a lavender ground.
Add some French flair and have a bonne nuit. Made from super soft poly. |
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Estex Home Fashions Bonjour 20" x 20" Decorative Pillow |
Eiffel Gold Base Dining Table |
European Scene Wallpaper |
| Evoke memories of Parisian nights with the Bonjour decorative pillow
from Estex Home Fashions, featuring French text, hearts and the iconic
Eiffel Tour. |
Inspired from Mid-Century designs,
this antiqued gold metal wire frame base in a hourglass shape supports a
dark walnut round top with walnut crown veneer. Handcrafted dining table
with metal base. Walnut top with walnut veneer. |
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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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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