What do French people think of the Eiffel Tower?

This Parisian is quite fond of “her” (we refer to it as the old lady). Not only is it quite massive, it is also exquisitely complex in it's structure yet light, in appearance. read more

Probably, but it’s part of its charm. 2 - The Eiffel Tower is pretty. Throughout the 20th Century, the Eiffel Tower became the main symbol for Paris. It’s tall, elegant, and symbolic. read more

This Parisian is quite fond of “her” (we refer to it as the old lady). Not only is it quite massive, it is also exquisitely complex in it’s structure yet light, in appearance. read more

The Eiffel Tower peace symbol was designed by Jean Jullien, 32, a French illustrator living in London. “When I heard the news the first thing that came to mind was to draw a symbol of peace and solidarity for Paris. It was an immediate reaction, as a person rather than a professional. read more

With these questions in mind, I briefly explore the history of the Eiffel Tower sites at Paris, Las Vegas, and Orlando. After explaining how each came into being, I look at the Eiffel Tower's power as a synecdochal sign for Paris, and consequently for France, within and outside of each location. read more