Like Buckingham Palace and Beefeaters to London, this tower has come to be shorthand for France and Frenchness. A testament to modern architecture, the 319m-high iron structure was the tallest in the world from 1989 until the 1930s Chrysler Building in New York. The design, the view and the food at Le Jules Verne restaurant make this an ever-special place to visit.
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