In France near Paris can't go into City how see Eiffel Tower?
September 6, 2014 1:52 PM   Subscribe

Is it possible to get an interesting, if distant, view of the Eiffel Tower without getting into the complicated driving area of Paris? I have a bit of time spare and would ideally see this icon. Thanks Tc
posted by trashcan to Travel & Transportation around Paris, France (5 answers total)
 
Best answer: If you are on the east side of the city, there is a nice view from the Parc de Belleville. You can also see it from the west side from the terrace at the Parc de Saint-Cloud. However, the entire Parisian area is not easy to drive in; there are traffic jams all over (though weekends are better unless there is a holiday). Why not take public transit? The Tower is on the RER C line, so it is easy to get to.
posted by brianogilvie at 2:03 PM on September 6, 2014 [1 favorite]


Response by poster: Thanks, we have a very young baby who is not up to complex unfortunately.
posted by trashcan at 2:11 PM on September 6, 2014


There are loads of very young babies in Paris public transport. Loooaaads. There are special doors and everything: just look for handicapped access, and a regular ticket will open large doors that a stroller can get through. Metro and RER cars also have large doors, and people are usually well-behaved in that they'll make room for strollers and even help you lift one in and out if needed.

Otherwise you could also go to the west, La Défense, there are parking areas for the CNIT and Les 4 Temps, which are large shopping areas. Go outside, walk east (the opposite direction from when you look to La Grande Arche), and look towards the Arc de Triomphe, you'll see Eiffel slightly to the right. It's small, but you can see it.
posted by fraula at 3:50 PM on September 6, 2014 [1 favorite]


You can also see it along the skyline from the Sacre Coer in Monmartre.
posted by jrobin276 at 7:26 PM on September 6, 2014


Response by poster: Thanks everyone
posted by trashcan at 10:44 PM on September 6, 2014


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