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	www.paris-paris.com /index.php?langue=francais (3752 words)

	Champ de Mars - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		The Champ de Mars is a large public green-space in Paris, France, located in the 7th arrondissement, between the Eiffel Tower to the northwest and the École Militaire to the southeast.
		During the French Revolution, the Champ de Mars was the setting of the Fête de la Fédération, on the 14 July 1790.
		The nearest Metro station is Champs de Mars - Tour Eiffel.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Champ-de-Mars (244 words)

	Eiffel Tower - Open Encyclopedia (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26)
		The Eiffel Tower (French: La tour Eiffel) is the most recognizable landmark in Paris and is known worldwide as a symbol of France.
		Yet, because Eiffel took good care of his workers with movable stagings, guard-rails and screens, only one man died (during the installation of Otis Elevator's lifts) -- which was remarkable at the time.
		Originally, Eiffel had a permit to leave the tower standing for 20 years, more than recouping his expenses, but, as it proved valuable for communication purposes, it was allowed to stay after the end of the permit.
	open-encyclopedia.com /Eiffel_Tower (998 words)

	Eiffel Tower -- Facts, Info, and Encyclopedia article (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26)
		Yet, because Eiffel took good care of his workers with movable stagings, guard-rails and screens, only one man died (during the installation of (additional info and facts about Otis Elevator) Otis Elevator's (One of the layers forming the heel of a shoe or boot) lifts) -- which was remarkable at the time.
		Originally, Eiffel had a permit to leave the tower standing for 20 years, more than recouping his expenses, but, as it proved valuable for (Something that is communicated by or to or between people or groups) communication purposes, it was allowed to stay after the end of the permit.
		Images of the Eiffel Tower have long been in the (Property rights that are held by the public at large) public domain; however in 2003, the operating company SNTE installed a new lighting display on the tower, the design of which they then copyrighted.
	www.absoluteastronomy.com /encyclopedia/e/ei/eiffel_tower.htm (4034 words)

	Eiffel Tower - Tour Eiffel, Paris
		Eiffel knew and publicly acknowledged this influence; he was no stranger to the United States, having designed the wrought-iron pylon inside Frederic Bartholdi's Statue of Liberty in 1885.
		Eiffel was the leading European authority on the aerodynamics of high frames (he wrote "The Resistance of the Air" in 1913).
		In the construction of the Eiffel Tower, the curve of the base pylons was precisely calculated so that the bending and shearing forces of the wind were progressively transformed into forces of compression, which the bents could withstand more effectively.
	www.discoverfrance.net /France/Paris/Monuments-Paris/Eiffel.shtml (1565 words)

	Garden of Champ de Mars
		The most prominent feature in the Garden of Champ de Mars is the Eiffel Tower, standing on the river side of the park.
		In the 16th century, the area of the Garden of Champ de Mars was used for growing vineyards and vegetables.
		The Champ de Mars is often used for special music concerts and is a major site during Fête du Musique, an all-night festival of musical events taking place all over the city, as well as the country and all of Europe, on the night of the Summer Equinox.
	www.paris-walking-tours.com /gardenofchampdemars.html (667 words)

	Tour Eiffel \| Museum/Attraction Review \| Paris \| Frommers.com
		Gustave-Alexandre Eiffel, the French engineer whose fame rested mainly on his iron bridges, built it for the 1889 Universal Exhibition.
		(Eiffel also designed the framework for the Statue of Liberty.) Praised by some and denounced by others (some called it a "giraffe," the "world's greatest lamppost," or the "iron monster"), the tower created as much controversy in the 1880s as I. Pei's glass pyramid at the Louvre did in the 1980s.
		The least expensive way to see the Tour Eiffel is to walk up the first two floors at a cost of 3.20€ ($3.70).
	www.frommers.com /destinations/paris/A25288.html (674 words)

	artday, Tour, Eiffel, Eiffel Tower, photography, photographies, gallery, galeries, Champ de Mars, Paris, art, photo, ...
		La Tour Eiffel est constituee de 3 plateformes : la premiere est situee a 57 metres, la deuxieme a 115 metres et la troisieme a 274 metres.1652 marches sont necessairent pour atteindre le niveau le plus haut.
		-The Eiffel Tower is 300 meters high and 320 meters with the cabin of TV.
		The Eiffel Tower is made of 3 platforms : first is located at 57 meters, the second at 115 meters and the third at 274 metres.
	www.artday.com /toureiffel.htm (771 words)

	Tourism in Paris: Eiffel Tower - Champs de Mars - Trocadéro (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26)
		In 1889, when the Tour Eiffel was completed, it was the tallest building in the world at 300m.
		The Tour Eiffel was originally built as a tempory structure to commemorate the centenary of the Revolution.
		The author Guy de Maupassant left Paris permanently to avoid looking at its 'metallic carcass' but others who espoused more self-consciously modern views championed the tower: Seurat and Douanier Rousseau were among the first to paint it, in 1889 and 1890 respectively.
	www.paris-tourism.com /paris/us/patrimoine_loisirs/monuments/170.html (412 words)

	EIFFEL TOWER
		The Eiffel Tower suffered a lot of criticism and there were talks about pulling it down.
		(Eiffel also designed the framework for the Statue of Liberty.) Praised by some and denounced by others (some called it a "giraffe," the "world's greatest lamppost," or the "iron monster"), the tower created as much controversy in the 1880s as I. Pei's glass pyramid at the Louvre did in the 1980s.
		The best time to see the Eiffel Tower as many visitors who have been to the tower claim is about an hour before sunset.
	www.angelfire.com /amiga2/france/et.html (674 words)

	Bienvenue sur le Film Festival Server ! (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26)
		The Eiffel Tower was selected from among 107 projects to highlight the Universal Exhibition of 1889.
		The Eiffel Tower was the highest edifice in the world until 1929, when the Chrysler Building (319 m) was opened in New York.
		In general, the Eiffel Tower by day is in the public domain and posses no filming rights, but the Eiffel Tower by night, when all lit up, is copyrighted in France and in the USA.
	www.filmfestivals.com /reportage/toureiffel/toureiffel.htm (1463 words)

	Paris, France - PopularCities.com
		The capital of the nation and of the historic Île de France region, Paris is located in northern central France, across the English channel from Britain; 165mi southwest of Brussels; and 315mi west of Stuttgart.
		Access through the Palais de Justice Metro: St. Michel Lying inside the Palais de Justice (law courts), Sainte Chapelle was consecrated in 1248 and built to house what was reputedly Jesus' crown of thorns and other relics purchased by King Louis IX earlier in the 13th century.
		Métro: Trocadéro or Bir-Hakeim RER: Champ de Mars Tour Eiffel The tower was completed by 300 workers in just over two years from January 1887-March 1889.
	www.popularcities.com /cityguides/10964.htm (3033 words)

	Eiffel Tower :: Champ de Mars, Paris, Île-de-France, France :: Glass Steel and Stone
		This icon sparked protests, and much grumbling among the people of the time who felt it was dangerous, ugly, and did not reflect their city's culture.
		Several companies were fleeced for millions of dollars by a man who convinced them he was working for the French government and took bribes in order to sway the nonexistent demolition contract their way.
		Looking at its open frame, it comes as no surprise that Eiffel was a bridge engineer when he entered the competition along with 100 other people to design this lasting monument to French culture.
	www.glasssteelandstone.com /FR/ParisEiffelTower.html (797 words)

	Hotel Champ de Mars - Paris - Hotels
		Pour trouver et réserver un hôtel à Paris proche du Champ de Mars, veuillez cliquer sur le nom d'un des hotels ci-dessous.
		Tous les hôtels ci-dessous sont à côté du Champ de Mars.
		Hôtel de charme classé 3 étoiles, à proximité du Champ de Mars et de la Tour Eiffel, situé dans une rue piétonne au coeur de Paris.
	www.parisreferencement.com /hotel-champ-de-mars.htm (228 words)

	FAQ
		Color: "Tour Eiffel brown" in three shades, with the lightest shade at the top and the darkest at the bottom.
		Hydraulics was used during construction to aid in establishing the correct inclinations of the pillars in relation to the first floor.
		This iron is the result of a special baking technique relying on swirling during the liquid phase to prevent the carbon and the impurities in the metal from associating.
	www.tour-eiffel.fr /teiffel/uk/pratique/faq (815 words)

	Fodor's Travel Guides \| Forums Messages
		Refer to the #69 map for navigation to the Esplanade des Invalides (note that the return stop is a block south of the outbound).
		Now look at your Plan Champ de Mars Tour Eiffel for the location of the stops for #82 Direction Neuilly-Hôpital Américan (there are three of them - pick the nearest one to where you wind up).
		I was going to the plans de quartier on the left side of the page which are less detailed.
	www.fodors.com /forums/pgMessages.jsp?fid=2&tid=34568214&numresponses=22&start=0 (2308 words)

	Hotel Passy Eiffel Paris - Access map
		The hotel Passy Eiffel is located in the 16th district of Paris.
		From the esplanade the view of the Eiffel Tower and the Champs de Mars is wonderful.
		Built in 1887 by Gustave Eiffel, the Eiffel Tower is the most representative symbol of Paris.
	www.cybevasion.com /hotels/france/paris/hotel_map_passy-eiffel_153.html (212 words)

	Travel to Paris-last news,travel guide,agencies and advices! (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26)
		It is worth queuing for a guided tour, if only to recapture the ritualistic atmosphere of the reign of the Sun King, whose actions were considered as miraculous as the movements of the sun itself.
		From directly underneath there is a fascinating view of the delicate ironwork of Gustave Eiffel, who was commissioned to build the tower for the Exposition Universelle in 1889, the centenary of the French Revolution.
		The varied programme at the Cite de la Musique at La Villette is strongest in contemporary music and home to the internationally renowned Ensemble Intercontemporain, but also features ancient music, jazz, chansons and world music.
	www.mindreal.com /paris.html (2840 words)

	Rick Steves' Europe: Highlights of Paris: Travel Details
		This is a quick and handy source for details on the sights, hotels, tour guides and restaurants featured in the "Highlights of Paris" show.
		To a generation hooked on technology, the tower was the marvel of the age, a symbol of progress, and of man’s ingenuity.
		Tours in English focusing on the Impressionists are offered Tue at 14:30 (€6, sometimes also on other days).
	www.ricksteves.com /tvr/parisrse306_details.htm (1612 words)

	Metropole Paris - Faire la Fête (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26)
		It seems like the Quai Branly leads somewhere close to the Tour Eiffel, but it is plugged solid before the Avenue de Suffern.
		The Tour Eiffel's illumination was turned off at the beginning of the show.
		the Champ de Mars' viewers, is the silhouette of the Tour Eiffel - but the illuminated balloons are clearly visible.
	www.metropoleparis.com /2002/729/729feten.html (1279 words)

	Eiffel Tower information
		The Eiffel Tower was originally built as a temporary structure to commemorate the centennial of the French Revolution.
		To the world's benefit the tower was never torn down and since, the Eiffel Tower has become an enduring symbol of the city of Paris.
		Eiffel was an engineer who had lots of experience constructing high level railway viaducts.
	www.linkparis.com /eiffel-tower.htm (439 words)

	Office du Tourisme de Paris - Paris Info – Toute l'info pour votre séjour à Paris
		Organisée à l’initiative de la Ville de Paris par l’Office du Tourisme et des Congrès de Paris, la journée du 9 juillet est marquée par des événements favorisant la rencontre avec les habitants...
		Venez les rencontrer sur leur lieu de travail et partager avec eux, le temps d’un moment, la passion de leur métier...
		Ville cosmopolite, ville monumentale, ville culturelle, ville romantique, ville gastronomique, ville de la mode et de la création, Paris est aussi une ville qui bouge, une ville qui ose...
	www.parisinfo.com /paris_sightseeing/rub5904.html&type_MM=61&OTCP_type=musee&id_entite=1263&OTCP_action=detail (323 words)

	Attraction Paris City - Holiday Apartments/Flats
		The Eiffel Tower literally towers over the Champ de Mars in the smart seventh arrondissement.
		From directly underneath there is a fascinating view of the delicate ironwork of Gustave Eiffel, commissioned to build the tower for the Exposition Universelle in 1889, the Revolution's centenary.
		Bishop Maurice de Sully began construction in 1163 to outshine the new abbey at St-Denis; work was completed in 1345.
	www.holidayapartments.co.uk /brox/all_locations/fr/paris/fr-p1-paris1.html (990 words)

	- Travel - 20 ways to see the world in a new light -
		From the 276-metre vantage point, even iconic structures such as the Arc de Triomphe and Montmartre's Sacre Coeur Basilica can be a little difficult to discern, but you can always pop a euro or two into the giant binoculars and use them to scan the rooftops.
		And your first sight of the tower itself is always memorable, even if it may be from a bus taking you from the airport to the city or through a forest of television antennas on apartment roofs.
		Nearest Metro stations to the Eiffel Tower are Bir-Hakeim, Trocadero and Ecole Militaire.
	www.theage.com.au /articles/2003/02/25/1046064027324.html (4175 words)

	Eiffel Tower at opensource encyclopedia (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26)
		The Eiffel Tower is the most recognizable landmark in Paris and is known worldwide as a symbol of France.
		Perhaps predictably, the tower met with resistance from the public when it was first built, many thought it would be an eyesore.
		View from the Tower down the Champ de Mars, with the Tour Montparnasse (Montparnasse Tower) in the distance.
	wiki.tatet.com /Eiffel_Tower.html (806 words)

	Eiffel Tower, Paris, France
		The least expensive way to see Tour Eiffel is to walk up the first two floors at a cost of 3.05.
		Eiffel Tower is the symbol of Paris; designed by Gustave Eiffel, it was erected on the occasion of the World Fair in 1889.
		He now is a professional photo tour guide (see his website) when he is not capturing Paris images and lives off donations, so please consider a token of appreciation if you find his work worth it.
	www.virtualtourist.com /travel/Europe/France/Ile_de_France/Paris-99080/Things_To_Do-Paris-Eiffel_Tower-BR-1.html (1522 words)

	Paris France Attractions - Museums, Parks and things to do
		Lying inside the Palais de Justice (law courts), Sainte Chapelle was consecrated in 1248 and built to house what was reputedly Jesus' crown of thorns and other relics purchased by King Louis IX earlier in the 13th century.
		A short metro ride west of the center city, this entirely modern business district is surrounded by a ring road carrying through traffic, with underground linking roads leading to specific areas at various levels.
		This was accomplished along with the creation of a model center in which business and commerce co existing with upscale residential properties.
	www.paristraveldeals.com /parisattractions.htm (2581 words)

	Hotels in Paris - Paris Landmarks - Eiffel Tower - Champs-Elysees - Arc de Triomphe
		Situated almost at the foot of the Tour Eiffel, the Palais de Chaillot was built on the hill of Chaillot by the architects Azéma, Louis-Auguste Boileau and Jacques Carlu for the Great Exhibition of 1937.
		It houses the Musée de l'Homme, the Musée de la Marine, the Musée du cinéma Henri Langlois, the Musée des Monuments français, Chaillots National Theatre and the Cinémathèque française.
		The houses, each with arcades on the ground floor, large dormer windows, and the requisite creepers on the walls, were initially built of brick but were subsequently constructed using timber with a plaster covering, which was then painted to look like brick.
	www.paris-hotels.ru /english/landmarks.html (2392 words)

	Eiffel Tower at Night - Paris for Visitors
		ABOVE: The interior of the Eiffel Tower's south leg, as viewed from the stairs.
		By RER: The Champ de Mars-Tour Eiffel station of RER line C is near the tower.
		Check current schedules and ticket prices, read about the Eiffel Tower's history, view photos and virtual tours, and more.
	europeforvisitors.com /paris/articles/eiffel-tower-at-night-2.htm (530 words)

	Channel 4 Television - Doors To Manual (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26)
		You catch a brief sight of the Seine and The Eiffel Tower here before path turns steeply right down the alleyway of Rue des Eaux, where people once came to drink medicinal waters of the springs of Passy.
		Napoleon ordered it to be built in 1806 to commemorate his imperial victories. It is the largest triumphant arch in the world and stands in the middle of the world's largest traffic roundabout, the meeting point of 12 avenues (and three arrondissements-8e, 16e, and 17e).
		Café des Phares was the first philisophical café to open in Paris and more are popping up all over Paris.
	www.oblomovka.com /doors_to_manual/paris_intro.html (2778 words)

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