Think it’s impossible to find an original view of the Iron Lady ( the Eiffel Tower) these days?

Well I’ve got a secret for you, but this is between you and I…there’s one vantage point that still remains basically untouched by tourists. 
Ditch the hoards at Trocadéro and cross over onto Ile aux Cygnes, ( island of the swans); a slender island cutting through the Seine. This peaceful tree-lined landmass was artificially built in 1825 and offers a relaxing break from the nearby craziness. 
Despite its proximity to France’s most iconic symbol, it’s actually quite a mashup of international flavors: on its eastern end you’ll find the Bir Hakeim Bridge, dedicated to a Libyan battle, as it passes over an equestrian statue offered to the city by the Dutch. At the island’s opposite end, a quarter-size replica of the Statue of Liberty proudly stands, intentionally facing westward toward her big sister in New York.