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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Skyline Glass Candle Collection |
Rifle Paper Co. City Maps Wallpaper |
The Eiffel Tower |
| Our Skyline Glass Candles pay tribute to one of the
world's most iconic cities. Each paraffin-wax candle is poured into a glass
holder with an etched city skyline design on the outside that highlights
several famous landmarks. |
With iconic landmarks from Bangkok to Cairo, this
unique wallpaper is a fitting backdrop for a world-wanderer's home. |
Replete with drawings and historical photographs, this essential volume
delves into the Eiffel Tower's conception, unfolding the origins behind
this architectural icon. |
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Chic Home Le Marias 9 Pc. Bed In A Bag Comforter Sets |
Chic Home Grand Palais 5 Pc. Quilt Sets |
Chic Home Grand Palais 5 Pc. Quilt 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. |
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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Juicy Couture Juicy in Paris 6-Piece Sheet Set |
Betsey Johnson Printed Sheets Collection |
Urban Dreams Paris 4-Pc. Full Sheet Set |
| 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. |
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. |
Add fashionable fun to any bedroom with the Paris
sheet set from Urban Dreams, featuring an allover printed motif inspired
by Paris. |
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Parisian Petals 11-Piece Comforter 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. |
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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Reversible Bonjour Paris Eiffel Tower 5 Piece Quilt Set |
Amour 6 Piece Luxury Duvet Set |
Paris Celeste Reversible 14-Pc. Comforter Set |
| 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. |
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. |
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Darcy 8 Pc King Bed In A Bag |
Cherie 8 Pc Bed In A Bag |
| 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. |
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Bon Jour Juvi Comforter Set |
Paris Princess Quilt Set Collection |
My World Paris Princess 4 Piece 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. |
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. |
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. |
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Paris Shower Curtain |
Decor Studio Paris 72" x 72" Faux-Linen Shower Curtain |
Kids 17 Piece Paris Bath Set |
| Add a pop of style to your bathroom décor with this beautiful shower
curtain. |
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 |
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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