Not many people know there’s a piece of the Eiffel Tower right here in the Crescent City. It’s a hidden gem only city locals usually know about. The story of its journey to Louisiana may surprise you! Check it out:
In 1937 there was a restaurant that was on the top of the Eiffel Tower in France.
Wikimedia In 1981 it was deemed too heavy, and actually causing parts of the tower to sink, jeopardizing the structural integrity of the tower.
The structure was removed piece by piece (11,000 pieces!) and shipped to America.
David McKelvey/Flickr A local businessman bought the structure with plans to keep it as a restaurant.
Construction began in 1984 to rebuild the restaurant, but it closed down years later due to lack of business.
Eiffel Society/Facebook
Today the structure is a special events venue, popular for weddings, dances, and other get togethers.
Eiffel Society/Facebook New Orleans is always looking for a reason to party.
It’s also a bar/nightclub
Eiffel Society/Yelp
The Eiffel Society is located at 2040 St. Charles Avenue New Orleans, LA 70130.
Rich Anderson/Flickr Experience a piece of the past!
Have you ever been inside? Let us know in the comments below!
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In 1981 it was deemed too heavy, and actually causing parts of the tower to sink, jeopardizing the structural integrity of the tower.
David McKelvey/Flickr
A local businessman bought the structure with plans to keep it as a restaurant.
Eiffel Society/Facebook
New Orleans is always looking for a reason to party.
Eiffel Society/Yelp
Rich Anderson/Flickr
Experience a piece of the past!
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Address: 2040 St. Charles Avenue New Orleans, LA 70130
