The Eiffel Tower, named after its designer, engineer Gustave Eiffel,  located on the Champ de Mars in Paris was built as the entrance arch for the 1889 World’s Fair. The tower stands at 324 m (1,063 ft) tall, it was the tallest structure in the world from its completion until 1930, when it was eclipsed by the Chrysler Building in New York City. The tower has three levels for visitors. Both the first and second levels feature restaurants.

Situated on the left bank of the River Seine, it contains a number of French national institutions, among them the French National Assembly and numerous government ministries. The 7th arrondissement is also a major tourist destination, being home to the Eiffel Tower and the Hôtel des Invalides, which is Napoléon’s resting place.