No, the Eiffel Tower was not a gift to France from America; rather, it was a French construction. The Eiffel Tower was designed by the French engineer Gustave Eiffel and was completed in 1889 for the Exposition Universelle (World’s Fair) held in Paris to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the French Revolution.
However, there is a common misconception about gifts between the two nations. In 1886, the Statue of Liberty was indeed a gift from France to the United States as a symbol of friendship and liberty. This may lead some to associate the Eiffel Tower with a similar gesture.
The design and construction of the Eiffel Tower were largely funded by French investors, and it started as a focal point for the World’s Fair. The tower has since become a beloved symbol of Paris and a significant tourist attraction, embodying French artistry and engineering rather than being a gift from another country.