We just arrived to Paris this afternoon!
Despite the train strike, we made it to Paris from Avignon-- well, that's another story...
Anyway, when we arrived to the Eiffel Tower, I was surprised to see a temporary fence all around it.
Before one can enter the area under the tower, one has to go through a security check where they look into your bag/ purse. You cannot bring any type of liquids or gels with you. So,if one is carrying water, sunblock, lotion, gel deodorant, or anything that qualifies as
a liquid/gel, it will get taken away...Basically the security guards ask you to throw it in the trash can right there & then.
There was a young women in front of us & the guard would not let her through, unless she got rid of her gel deodorant.
My daughter & I had 2 water bottles, so we decided to drink the water instead of having it thrown out.
When the guard checked my bag, he asked me throw out my empty water bottle!
So, if you plan to visit the Eiffel Tower( even if not going up) beware of these security measures.
Also avoid bringing any sharp items such as Swiss Army knives, scissors, etc...
Just pretend you're going through airport security... Except you don't need to take off your shoes or go through an X-ray machine!
Safe travels!
Priscilla