Imagine yourself at the top of the capital’s highest point, almost among the stars, with a breathtaking view of all the Parisian rooftops, all while lying quietly on a soft bed. Dream or reality? In any case, the company that manages the Eiffel Tower has announced that it is offering this exceptional program to the general public, within the “most iconic hotel room in the world”.
A hotel room at the very top of the Eiffel Tower?
“After several weeks’ work, Gustave Eiffel ‘s famous and legendary apartment has been transformed. The world’s most iconic hotel room now sits atop the Eiffel Tower.” That’s what the official Eiffel Tower website has to say. So the monument is talking about a crazy, never-before-seen experience, which will offer a lucky few a night 276 meters above the ground.
Restored and reinvented, Gustave Eiffel’s former apartment sits perfectly at the crossroads between the historic and the contemporary. In a historic space, it now boasts large bay windows, designer furniture and Belle-Époque works of art.
A dream for thousands of history buffs and lovers of unusual experiences. But wait until you find out more. Behind the revival of this extraordinary space is a certain Louise Fishman, a renowned architect. Also, the experience will be punctuated by a gourmet menu, focused 100% on fish.
So, have you taken the bait? For those who still haven’t got the hang of it, all this is just a little hoax concocted by the Eiffel Tower for April 1st. Although Gustave Eiffel may have had his own offices at the top of the Tower, he never lived there, and such a space is nothing but fantasy. The images, totally fabricated, nevertheless leave us speechless!
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