The late 19th century marked a rebirth for France, symbolized by the 1889 Paris World Fair, the creation of the Paris Métro, and the rise of the Moulin Rouge. At the center of it all stood the Eiffel Tower, built by Gustave Eiffel to commemorate the centennial of the French Revolution. Once controversial, it became the ultimate symbol of France’s resilience and progress. The tower’s bold design represented innovation, freedom, and unity — the same spirit that powered France through centuries of