A trip to Paris is not complete without a visit to the Eiffel Tower.To get the most out of your visit,read our tips below:
Visit at Night
Riding up the Eiffel Tower at night and looking out over the streets of Paris,you'll see why Paris is known as the "City of Light".At street level,the spotlights on the top of the Tower zoom across the Paris skyline,and the reflections of the Tower in the Seine are sights not to be missed.
Purchase Your Ticket in Advance Online
Bypass the long ticket lines at the Eiffel Tower by purchasing your ticket online from the Eiffel Tower website.You'll pick a time to visit,and then select whether to print out the ticket or display it on your phone or iPad a convenient option if you buy your ticket in Paris without easy access to a printer.
Don't Bring Valuable Objects with You
Before entering the Eiffel Tower,your bags will be examined by a security officer.If an item you are carrying sets off the metal detector,the officer will take you away from the line for further inspection.We've stood in line for hours behind people who missed their chance to go up the Eiffel Tower.
Have Drinks and Snacks at the Eiffel Tower
If you're like us,after an exciting trip to the Eiffel Tower,you'll be ready to rest your legs and have a relaxing snack and a drink in a Parisian cafe.Across the Seine in the Trocadero area,there are many elegant cafes.The atmosphere is great,but the prices are in the stratosphere.Actually,the perfect place for common visitors to eat and drink is on the Eiffel Tower itself.
(1)Why does the author suggest visiting the Tower at night? CC
A.Because you can stand on the top of the Tower.
B.Because you can avoid the crowds and enjoy it peacefully.
C.Because you can have a special sight of the city of Pairs.
D.Because you can see the Seine as clear as possible.
(2)Why did some people fail to go up the Eiffel Tower? CC
A.Because they didn't seize the chance.
B.Because they lost valuable objects.
C.Because they set off the metal detector.
D.Because they had a quarrel with the officer.
(3)What can be inferred from the last paragraph? AA
A.The author recommends tourists have snacks at the Eiffel Tower.
B.The Eiffel Tower provides expensive foods and drinks.
C.The author prefers to eat across the Seine.
D.You spend more if you have snacks at the Tower.
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