CHAMPS ELYSEES (Elysian Fields) from the Arc de Triomphe aka PARADISE!

Many people wait in discouraged lineups to climb the Eiffel Tour. I prefer to look at it from all the viewpoints I can find. This one, from the Champs-Elysees, is worth the climb, more for the panorama than just the tower
, but it's a gorgeous view nonetheless.

First, climb up.

Second, admire Baron Haussmann's genius.

Third, admire the "temporary work" of Gustave's genius.