Articles for tag: Eiffel Tower, French Culture

Karla News

Free Printable Coloring Pages Featuring Paris, France

Take a trip to Paris with your kids. All you need is a computer, a box of crayons and a little imagination. Teach your children about Parisian monuments, art and French culture with these free printable Paris coloring pages. Bonjour France Begin your French tour with an overview of the country. France is known as ...

Karla News

The Eiffel Tower: Odd Facts and Curiosities

On May 15th, 2009, the Eiffel Tower celebrated its 120th birthday. Here are some “oddball” facts and curiosities about one of the most recognized man-made structures in the world. Did you know… The tower is composed of 18,038 pieces of iron, which have been welded together. (Total number of rivets: 2.5 million.) The Eiffel Tower ...

Karla News

Best Tourist Attractions in Paris

Paris is an interesting city, there are parts of it that are really beautiful and spectacular and then there are parts of it which are really gross and filthy, this is a little sightseeing guide to some of the nicest and most popular places you should see while there, one thing Paris is though is ...

Karla News

A History of the Eiffel Tower

The Eiffel Tower towering 300 meters, is an iron tower built by Gustave Eiffel and his staff for the Universal Exhibition of 1889. Located at the end of the Champ de Mars, on the Seine, the Parisian monument is a symbol of France and its capital. The Tower is the ninth most visited site in ...

Karla News

10 Best Restaurants Near Eiffel Tower

Paris is touted as one of the most romantic cities in the world. What is better than a great dining experience to savor the romantic atmosphere? Here are 10 best restaurants near Eiffel Tower that can be enjoyed by tourists and locals alike. Le 58 Tour Eiffel One of the best restaurants in Eiffel area ...

Karla News

History of the Eiffel Tower in Paris

The Eiffel Tower was built by Alexandre Gustave Eiffel for the Universal Exhibition and the commemoration of the centenary of the French Revolution. The Tower was inaugurated on March 31, 1889, and its construction was first accompanied by criticisms and protests from Parisians and French intellectuals, but turns out the metal frame of the famous ...

Karla News

My Experience Visiting the Eiffel Tower in Paris, France

The problem with world-renowned tourist attractions is that sometimes it’s difficult to distinguish between the hype and reality. Often, you think and dream of visiting that place for so long, that you’re left in disappointment when you finally achieve your dream and visit the attraction. I’m an avid traveler, in fact, there are few things ...

Karla News

Las Vegas Destinations Where You Can Watch the Best Sunsets

Las Vegas is like a big bowl. Geographically speaking, it is a valley surrounded by mountain ranges, which protect it from storms and tornadoes. This also allows this desert city to showcase many beautiful sunsets throughout the year. There are a couple of places where you can drink and dine or do indoor or outdoor ...