Eiffel Tower becomes launch pad for zip line attraction
Rides are free and can be won on-site or via Instagram
A person rides on a zip line descending from the second floor of the Eiffel Tower. Picture: Francois Guillot / AFP)
Thrill-seekers in Paris will be able to experience the Eiffel Tower in a completely new way this weekend with the installation of a zip line that launches riders from the second floor of the tower at speeds of up to 90 km/hr.
The temporary attraction has been set up for the French Open tennis competition, currently underway in Paris, and is meant to evoke the high-speed volleys of pro players on the court.
A person rides on a zip line descending from the second floor of the Eiffel Tower. Picture: Eric Feferberg / AFP
Between May 29 and June 2, about 260 trips are expected to be made, launching riders from a height of 115m above ground.
The one-minute trip flies the length of 800m above the Champ de Mars at speeds of up to 90 km/hr.
Organised by water brand Perrier, rides are free and can be won on-site or via Instagram.
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