Eiffel Tower at Night - Light Show, Views, and Paris Magic

When night falls, the Eiffel Tower awakens.
Its 20,000 sparkling lights and golden floodlights illuminate the Paris sky, creating one of the world’s most iconic spectacles.

💡 The Light Show

Introduced in 1985 by designer Pierre Bideau, the lighting system uses:

• 336 projectors with sodium lamps for warm golden tones
• Sparkling bulbs that flash for five minutes every hour after sunset
• Occasional color transformations to mark global events or national days

🌙 The Experience

Watching the tower sparkle from the Trocadéro Gardens or the Seine River is an unforgettable moment — one that defines Parisian romance.

“At night, the tower ceases to be architecture — it becomes poetry in light.”
— Anonymous Parisian Poet

📸 Photographer’s Tip

Best shots are from:

• Pont de Bir-Hakeim (dramatic framing)
• Trocadéro Esplanade (wide panoramic views)
• Rue de l’Université (hidden street perspective)

Every flash tells the story of Paris — luminous, timeless, and alive.