Eiffel Tower closed as staff go on strike

Volunteers jumped off a platform hanging from the second floor of the Eiffel Tower on Tuesday for a thrilling ride down an 800 metre zipline. All of the volunteers wore a pair of goggles, so they were able to admire the Paris skyline as they sped down the zipline at over 90 kilometres per hour.

Thrill-seekers take zipline ride off Eiffel Tower at over 90 kilometres per hour

The Eiffel Tower celebrated its 130th anniversary on Wednesday (May 15) by inviting ten times as many children to discover its charm.

1,300 children visit Eiffel Tower to celebrate 130th anniversary

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