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It's a monument that is synonymous with France. The Eiffel Tower is more than just a wrought iron landmark, its very existence represents an architectural feat taken on by the man who gave it its name: Gustave Eiffel. This year marks 100 years since the engineer died. During his lifetime, Gustave Eiffel fought against all odds to make his dream come true, building a 300 metre high iron tower in the heart of the French capital.
Guests:
Savin Yeatman Eiffel: Curator of the exhibition "Eiffel, higher and higher"
Valentin Delplanque: Wind tunnel test engineer
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It's a monument that is synonymous with France. The Eiffel Tower is more than just a wrought iron landmark, its very existence represents an architectural feat taken on by the man who gave it its name: Gustave Eiffel. This year marks 100 years since the engineer died. During his lifetime, Gustave Eiffel fought against all odds to make his dream come true, building a 300 metre high iron tower in the heart of the French capital.
Guests:
Savin Yeatman Eiffel: Curator of the exhibition "Eiffel, higher and higher"
Valentin Delplanque: Wind tunnel test engineer

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