She feels that the tower is an artwork and shouldn't just be a symbol of the past, or a tourist attraction. She is also a champion show jumper and organises 'Paris Eiffel Jumping,' a show jumping ...

Arguably the most widely recognised structure in the world, the Eiffel Tower was designed to stand for only 20 years -- and some predicted it would collapse long before then.

When Gustave Eiffel designed the Eiffel Tower, he created a sky-high landmark for the public—and for himself, he included a secret apartment. According to Atlas Obscura, the tiny apartment was ...