A rental company is taking over part of the first floor of the iconic 300-meter landmark (Photo: HomeAway)

Ever wanted to spend a night in one of the world’s most recognisable monuments?

For the first time ever, a handful of lucky tourists will be able to bed down in the 984-foot tall Eiffel Tower in Paris.

Holiday rental website HomeAway has offered the chance for four contestants to sleep under the Parisian stars for an evening, in a makeshift bedroom and living space on the iconic tower’s first floor.

French interior designer Benoit Leleu has been enlisted to help design the family-friendly living quarters that will include a panoramic view of the City of Lights.

The unusual stay has been given out in a company-run competition as part of HomeAway’s sponsorship of this summer's UEFA Euro cup.

The all-expense paid trip includes a round-trip airfare and three additional nights in a rental apartment in Paris, as well as one night’s stay in the landmark structure.

Famous Three Kings, Fulham- Better looking than the usual sports bars, the well put together Famous Three Kings boasts 16 screens and they'll be screening every match of the tournament. (Photo: Ewan Munro)

Pub on the Park, London Field. You go here to sit in the sunshine and enjoy their beer terrace, where the screens are. If the weather suddenly remember this is England, don’t worry: they’ve TVs indoors too. (Pub on the Park/Google Images)

By Liz Connor, standard.co.uk