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Eiffel Tower becomes launch pad for zip-line attraction
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A person rides on a zip-line descending from the second floor of the Eiffel Tower on May 28, 2019 in Paris. The 800 meter crossing takes one minute at a speed of 90km/h. The zip-line will be opened from May 29 to June 2, 2019. (AFP/Francois Guillot)
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hrill-seekers in Paris will be able to experience the Eiffel Tower in a completely new way this weekend with the installation of a zipline 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.
Between May 29 and June 2, about 260 trips are expected to be made, launching riders from a height of 115m above ground.
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The one-minute trip flies the length of 800m above the Champ de Mars at speeds of up to 90 km/hr.
Organized by Perrier, rides are free and can be won on-site or via Instagram @perrierfr.
