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French Tourism

French Tourism . Most famous tourist attractions . By Anna Mc Quaid and Ailbhe Hanly . EIFFEL TOWER PROFILE. Height : 324 m Construction started : January 28, 1887 Address : Avenue Gustave Eiffel, 75007 Paris, France Completed : 1889 Opening : 31 March 1889. Eiffel tower.

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French Tourism

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  1. French Tourism Most famous tourist attractions By Anna Mc Quaid and Ailbhe Hanly

  2. EIFFEL TOWER PROFILE Height :324 m Construction started: January 28, 1887 Address: Avenue Gustave Eiffel, 75007 Paris, France Completed : 1889 Opening: 31 March 1889

  3. Eiffel tower • This Parisian landmark named after its engineer • designer, Gustave Eiffel, is one of the most recognised • structures in the world and is the tallest structure in Paris. • The eiffel tower is nicknamed the Iron lady because of its iron • Framework. • It was built for the world exhibition in 1889 • The structure took more than two years to complete. • Each one of the about 12,000 iron pieces were designed • separately to give them exactly the shape needed. • All pieces were prefabricated and fit together using • approx. 7 million nails.

  4. Champs-Élysées • the Champs-Élysées is one of the most famous streets • and one of the most expensive strips of real estate in the • world. • Famous French monuments are on the street, • including the Arc de Triomphe and the Place de la Concorde. • Arrondissement: 8th • Quarter:Champs-Élysées. Faubourg du Roule. • Begins:Place de la Concorde • Ends:Place Charles de Gaulle • Length:1910 m • Width:70 m • Every year on Bastille Day, the largest military parade in • Europe passes down the Champs-Élysées, reviewed by the • President of the Republic.

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