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We were able to see the Eiffel Tower close up, but fogged in, before we left Paris. Seeing it from afar, these evening, all a-sparkle, was a treat.
Since 1986, l’Arpège has won over the heart of the lovers of beauty and gastronomy à la française. The Chef of the restaurant, Alain Passard, takes a special interest in “vegetable” cuisine. “Mauve, yellow, pale green, pearly white or orange inspire me. I proceed with touches. The techninal gesture comes after.”. Here is how this great man approaches his raw materials! In the end, the result is stunning, such as a Beethoven symphony: thin spring ravioli,vegetable consommé, Candied lemon onion gratin… At l’Arpège, we talk about “vintage from the vegetable garden”. Always very colorful, the dishes of Alain Pasard are also particularly flavored, focusing on spices and herbs to enhance their taste. One of his must-have creations? The rose bouquet tart, mischievous association of fruit and flower.
L’Arpège
84, rue de Varenne
75007 Paris
France
Go to Cadran Hôtel, an hotel in Paris near the Eiffel Tower.
Pour découvrir l'hôtel du Cadran sur sa fiche Hoosta Collection
Cadran Hôtel, member of Hoosta Luxury Hotels Collection.
I took a few more tripod based photos from another perspective, but this hand-held one turned out to be my favourite.
|| taken June 21, 2017 with Canon EOS 5D Mark IV and EF24-70mm f/2.8L II USM at 24, ¹⁄₁₂₅₀ sec at f/10 with ‒ 2 ⅓ EV, ISO 100 || Copyright 2017 Stephen Shankland
The Eiffel Tower (French: La Tour Eiffel, nickname La dame de fer, the iron lady) is an 1889 iron lattice tower located on the Champ de Mars in Paris that has become both a global icon of France and one of the most recognizable structures in the world. The tallest building in Paris, it is the most-visited paid monument in the world; millions of people ascend it every year. Named for its designer, engineer Gustave Eiffel, the tower was built as the entrance arch to the 1889 World's Fair.
The tower stands 324 metres (1,063 ft) tall, about the same height as an 81-storey building. Upon its completion, it usurped the Washington Monument to assume the title of tallest man-made structure in the world, a title it held for 41 years, until the Chrysler Building in New York City was built in 1930. Not including broadcast antennas, it is the second-tallest structure in France after the 2004 Millau Viaduct.
The tower has three levels for visitors. Tickets can be purchased to ascend, by stairs or lift, to the first and second levels. The walk to the first level is over 300 steps, as is the walk from the first to the second level. The third and highest level is accessible only by elevator. Both the first and second levels feature restaurants.
Source: Wikipedia