Nationwide strikes in France on Oct. 2 led to the closure of the Eiffel Tower. Tens of thousands of people protested against government spending cuts and for higher public service spending. Nationwide ...

Initially criticized as monstrous and useless, the Eiffel Tower's survival was secured by its creator, Gustave Eiffel. He transformed the structure into a hub for scientific research and radio ...

The Eiffel Tower was closed on Thursday due to a nationwide strike in France by the country's major unions. Protesters took to the streets of more than 200 towns and cities across France to denounce ...

Protesters holding CGT labour union flags walk next to the CGT balloon, with the Eiffel Tower in the background, during a demonstration in Paris as part of a day of nationwide strikes and protests ...

Nationwide strikes in France led to the closure of the Eiffel Tower on Oct. 2. Around 85,000 demonstrators took to the streets to protest government spending cuts. As one of the most iconic and ...

Massive strikes in France cause Eiffel Tower closure Strikes in France led to the closure of the Eiffel Tower, with around 85,000 demonstrators taking to the streets to protest government spending ...

If you’ve ever visited the Eiffel Tower in Paris, you know that the walk up to the top is a wee bit tiring – or maybe you don’t, since you took the elevator. But apparently, there is another much more ...

PARIS (AP) — Protesters took to the streets of more than 200 towns and cities across France on Thursday to denounce spending cuts and demand higher taxes on the rich. In Paris, thousands of workers, ...

The world-renowned Eiffel Tower in Paris shut its doors on locals and international tourists on Thursday amid a nationwide strike. As crowds of protesters marched from Place d’Italie toward the Eiffel ...

At the very top of the Eiffel Tower, Gustave Eiffel kept a small private apartment. He finished it in 1889 as a place to work and host guests. The space had a kitchen, a table, and a few simple ...