I was lucky enough to go in 2019 and yes it is thrilling to see the tower in person! Sadly we went 3 weeks after the fire at NotreDame. I was so dissappointed. I hope you get to go. Just beware pickpockets. I was almost robbed on the subway and if it were not for an undercover cop I would have been. Learned my lesson! The thieves were apprehended...