European Stars and Stripes (Newspaper) - January 14, 1993, Darmstadt, Hesse A t re i v j h q it Al m j a a p a it t we a t Slif j ofte a to a of Light the arc Detriomphe at night As viewed from another parisian landmark the Eiffel Tower. A visitor has her portrait sketched by an artist in front of the notre Dame Cathedral. A a americans based in Europe head to French capital for memorable vacation by John Taylor staff writer no stay in Europe is Complete without a trip to Paris. Year after year the French capital is the most popular City destination for americans stationed in Europe. And it does t make any difference if they have been there before. Robert l. Wyatt assistant managing director for scheduled airlines travel offices overseas says Quot the City is the top place for americans especially repeat visitors who want to go Back to see what they missed the first time or to go . For example take spec. Mark Eagleburger anti his wife Sheryl who were looking for somewhere special to celebrate their first wedding anniversary. Quot one place we knew we had to go while we were in Europe was Paris Quot said Eagleburger who is stationed at Miessau army depot near Kaiserslautern Germany it was their first trip to the City of Light but they vow it won t be their last. Then there is Diane Poorman who has visited Paris several times during the years she has been working in Frankfurt Germany. Still when her Mother Eleanor came from san Diego for a visit she made sure the saved a few Days for Paris. One of the City s greatest attractions is that no matter How often one goes it is impossible to experience everything. Its a big Beautiful City Rich in history architecture Art people food and Joi Edv Livre a the Joy of living. But there Are certain sights that no one should miss regardless of whether it s the first or 21st visit. Nothing says Paris like the Eiffel Tower this 1,.051-.foot steel Structure is an instantly recognizable Symbol of the City. It is visible from All Over Paris but one of the Best places to see it unobstructed is com the palais de Chaillot across the Seine. When it is lit at night a its Little Olev tutors creeping up and Down its sides a it looks like a Gigantic carnival ride. And in Many ways it is for the millions of people who have Ridden or climbed to one of its three stages to Admire the City below and experience the Heady excitement of being so High and Able to see so far. Try Riding up at dusk in time to walk All around the Tower to View the City and then sit and watch the lights come on. There Are two restaurants on the Tower one of which is used largely for private parties. But the other is surprisingly reasonable a a Steak and salad costs of francs about $12a hamburger with Fries and a drink 07 francs. There Are also full meals for 220 and 105 francs. Anti the View is thrown in. The second stage has a tally Board that keeps a running count of the number of visitors who have visited the Tower since it opened in 1089 More than 145,355,353. Make that 143,3 55,354. Had been there by mid november. A few subway stops away is the Art tie i Rio Mph sitting at the juncture of 1 2 Busy avenues. The Arch was commissioned by Napoleon in Honor of his grand Armee and completed after an interruption in 15 if. Four years later when Napoleon s remains were returned to France they passed through the Art h and continue tvs on i january 14, 199.? stripes Magazine 3
