Unions accuse the town hall and the operating company of neglecting the monument. “It is in an advanced state of deterioration, in terms of rust,” said a union representative.
The Eiffel Tower is built from puddled iron, a material whose longevity is almost eternal as long as it is properly protected. Just because the paint is peeling doesn't mean the monument is out of breath, Pierre-Antoine Gatier, chief architect in charge of the monument says.