A trip to Paris isn’t complete until you’ve seen the Sights.

In the next few posts, I’ll tell you about the top 10 that you won’t want to miss, we’ll explore them in greater depth in future posts.

No.1 In our Top 10 Places to Visit in Paris

1. Le Tour Eiffel

Metro: Bir Hakiem RER: Champ de Mars Tour Eiffel   Official Website: Tour Eiffel

Think of Paris and you’ll almost certainly think of the Eiffel Tower.

This is probably the busiest attraction in Paris so my advice is to get there early and beat the crowds. Generally out of season (Oct – Apr) if you arrive before 10.30 a.m., you’ll be alright. The best plan is to head straight to the 3rd floor (Troisieme Etage) and work your way back down.

In season, you really need to arrive at 9.00 and be prepared to wait in line until the Tower Opens. Again, head straight to the top as the queues for the vertical lift from the 2nd to the 3rd floors can be horrific!

The third floor is 276 metres above ground, so weather conditions can be extreme compared to ground level. If it’s cold on the ground it will be very cold at the top, if there’s a breeze at ground level, it will likely be stronger at the top, so dress accordingly and enjoy.

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