The Eiffel Tower

From its great height of 324 meters, Eiffel has seen couples kissing far down on the grass of the majestic gardens of the Champ de Mars for more than a century. The Eiffel Tower has witnessed numerous marriage proposals, first kisses, and vows of love, making it a must-see for any in-love pair. The Eiffel Tower sparkles with lights and offers even more beautiful charms every nightfall. Of course, Gustave Eiffel's beautiful invention is most renowned for its one-of-a-kind architecture. This design reflects the entire identity of Paris across the world and gives a breathtaking 360° panorama of the city from the top.

The Eiffel Tower stands on four lattice-girder piers that taper inward and join to form a single large vertical tower. As they curve inward, the piers connect by networks of girders at two levels that afford to view platforms for tourists. By contrast, the four semicircular arches at the tower's base are purely aesthetic elements that serve no structural function. The glass-cage machines designed by the Otis Elevator Company of the United States became one of the principal features of the building, helping establish it as one of the world's premier tourist attractions.

One option is to take a step back from the crowds and appreciate the tower from afar, maybe across the Seine in the Trocadero Gardens. There's more peace at the edge of the Champ de Mars, near the Paris Military School. The Wall for Peace, at the end of the gardens, is a stunning contemporary work of sculptural art with the word "Peace" engraved in 32 languages and a fantastic view of the Eiffel Tower.

Address: Champ de Mars, 5 Av. Anatole France, 75007 Paris, France