Paris is reopening its most terrifying attraction at the Eiffel Tower
When it comes to thrill-seeking, blood-pumping activities fit for adrenaline junkies, a visit to the Eiffel Tower doesn't exactly spring to mind.
Well, that's until now, with the city making big plans to re-open its most terrifying attraction. Watch the full clip above to see it in action.
The Smash Perrier Paris zipline was originally set up by the French mineral water brand of the same name in 2017 to celebrate the French open, coinciding with the 130th anniversary of the Eiffel Tower.
From June 11, 2019, it will re-open to the public. Francois Mori/AP
From June 11, 2019, it will re-open to the public.
The free ride will see brave participants climb to the zipline's summit of 115 metres, and descend 800 metres of cable at maximum speeds of 88 kilometres per hour.
The terrifying journey from the Eiffel Tower to the Ecole Militaire lasts just 60 seconds, but boasts incredible views of the city – are you brave enough to give it a go?
The zipline's re-opening isn't the only new addition breathing life into the Eiffel Tower.
The city of Paris is proposing some exciting changes that would see the entire area surrounding its famed tower transformed into a pedestrian's dream.
Paris City Hall has released plans for a redesign that will be completely pedestrian-friendly – creating the city's largest garden in the process.
The $116 million (€72 million) redesign is set to be completed by 2024. GUSTAFSON PORTER + BOWMAN
Right now, the area surrounding the Eiffel Tower is constantly busy with road traffic, and the new plans will combat this issue.
London-based landscape architects, Gustafson, Porter and Bowman, won a competition to lead the redesign that will dramatically alter the surroundings of the famous tower.
The $116 million (€72 million) redesign is set to be completed by 2024.
