A piece of the Eiffel Tower is for sale — but you'll need deep pockets

The piece going under the hammer, known as Section No. 1, once linked the tower’s second and third floors - (Local Library)

For millions of visitors each year, a trip to the Eiffel Tower is a bucket-list experience. And now there’s an opportunity to have something even rarer: a piece of the monument for your own.

A section of the tower’s original spiral staircase is set to be auctioned in Paris next month, offering a rare opportunity to own part of one of the world’s most recognisable landmarks.