Eiffel Tower to be given €300m facelift under 15-year renovation plan

Proposal to improve security and visitor facilities announced as Paris bids for 2024 Olympics and 2025 Universal ExhibitionThe Eiffel Tower was never built to last, but 128 years after the “temporary” iron structure was opened it is not just still standing, but has become an instantly recognised symbol of Paris and a magnet for as many as 7 million visitors a year.Now, the city authorities have announced plans for a much-needed €300m (£262m) renovation, which will take pla