The Eiffel Tower has garnered much attention and international publicity and is one prominent symbol associated to France, just as how the Statue of Liberty is associated with America. Built by Gustave Eiffel, this tower is not only a popular landmark but is an architectural achievement and the tallest tower in the world before the Empire State Building’s construction. 

When planning a trip to the Eiffel Tower, its best to book a place in a hotel many months in advance because there are about 6 million visitors in Paris annually and hotels are full all year round. Some hotels to consider in accommodation are the Hotel Passy Eiffel which is a charming 3 star hotel located near Eiffel Tower and Champs Elysees. Also there is Hotel Relais Bosquet, also 3 star hotel and ideally located between Eiffel Tower and Invalides, in the very heart of Paris. The Hotel Tourville is  4 star hotel and is located near Champ de Mars and Eiffel Tower. The hotel has very spacious rooms. Another 3 star hotel would be the Hotel du Cadran located in the center of Paris, near Eiffel Tower and Orsay Museum. The Hotel Latour-Maubourg is a parisian hotel with 40 rooms all equipped with WiFi internet connection, bathroom, TV satellite and individual safe.

Paris has over 5,000 restaurants that prepare gastronomic delights time and again. Some of the well known French cafes and bistros are L’Ardoise that serves classic French dishes, such as calf’s liver cooked in sherry vinegar and scallops cooked in basil oil. La Tour d’Argent is a national institution that serves mouth-watering and expensive dishes with half the menu dedicated to duck cuisine. Other restaurants are such as Guy Savoy, Buddha BarGoumard, Le Grand Véfour, L’Alcazar, Le Jules Verne and the Black Calavados.