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Exploring the Area Close to the Eiffel Tower, Paris

The iconic iron structure, the Eiffel Tower, was built in the years 1887 - 1889. The structure was named after architect and engineer, Gustave Eiffel. At 324 metres (to the tip of the Antenna), the structure is the tallest structure in Paris. Located beside the Seine River on the Champ de Mars, the tower offers an ideal way to view the picturesque city of Paris.

"Can one think that because we are engineers, beauty does not preoccupy us or that we do not try to build beautiful, as well as solid and long lasting structures? Aren't the genuine functions of strength always in keeping with unwritten conditions of harmony? ... Besides, there is an attraction, a special charm in the colossal to which ordinary theories of art do not apply." - Gustave Eiffel

Visiting the picturesque and captivating city of Paris? Many people stay in the areas close to the famous landmark, the Eiffel Tower. Besides being an fantastic tourist attraction, this region offers convenient access to the other parts of Paris.

There are more places to see in the area near the Eiffel Tower. Some famous attractions are listed below (read more here):

École Militaire (0.17 miles away)
Champs de Mars (0.2 miles away)
La Tour Maubourg (0.34 miles away)
Avenue de Suffren (0.44 miles away)
Les Invalides (0.53 miles away)
Pont de l'Alma (0.54 miles away)
Cambronne (0.57 miles away)
Musee Rodin (0.57 miles away) - 79 Rue de Varenne +33 1 44 18 61 10. Where Rodin spent the last part of his life.
Ségur (0.63 miles away)
Avenue des Champs-Elysees (1 mile away)

Need a place to stay close to the Eiffel Tower in Paris, France? Here are some of the best quality accommodation in this famous area.

3-star hotels: Best Western Montcalm Hotel Paris, Eiffel Tower, Paris
A villa-like hotel, the Best Western Montcalm is set in the residential quarter of the 15th arrondissement, nestled among the flowers and quiet of a beautiful garden. The Best Western Montcalm Hotel Paris is only a 10-minute walk to the International Exhibition Centre at Porte de Versailles, close to the Eiffel Tower.

3-star hotels: Du Cadran Hotel Paris, Paris
The Du Cadran Hotel Paris is just a 2 minutes walk from the metro station and 30 kilometres from the airport. Ideally located in a quiet street, the hotel is close to the Latin Quarter and the Eiffel Tower.

A 2-star hotel: Inter Hotel Lecourbe Paris, Paris
Built around a patio, bedecked in flowers, Inter Hotel Lecourbe Paris is situated in the vicinity of Montparnasse, Dome des Invalides and Eiffel Tour. At the hotel, guests can enjoy an atmosphere combining both tradition and modernity. All the guestrooms are comfortable and equipped with a host of modern amenities. The friendly and helpful staff at the Lecourbe Hotel, ensures that you have a relaxed and pleasurable stay.

Staying in Eiffel Tower, Paris at Le Marquis Hotel Paris
The hotel is located in a residential area within walking distance of the Eiffel Tower and the Champs De Mars.It has direct access by metro to Saint Germain Des Pres area (5 stops on line 10), to the Champs Elysees and the Louvre via Concorde (4 stops on line 8) and the Opera House (6 stops on line 8).

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