In 1993 McDonald's was refused permission to open under the Eiffel Tower in Paris.

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For an unforgettable view of the Eiffel Tower when it sparkles in the evening, or a bright business lunch under a glass canopy, book a table at Les Ombres, on the rooftop of the Musee du Quai Branly.

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