And then the lights came on

Later the floodlights came on and we could see the Arc de Triomphe by night in all its triumphant majesty.

Arc de Triomphe by night

It’s green for go along the Champs-Elysees, and through the Arc de Triomphe in the heart of Paris.

Place Vendome

This bronze-clad structure at the Place Vendome in the centre of Paris was originally erected by Napoleon, and has since been torn down and subsequently rebuilt.

Old meets new in Paris

Paris is getting to be very varied in its architecture and sights. The Pompidou building was perhaps the first success, and a more recent addition is the big wheel near the Louvre.

Paris Opera on a summer’s day

The Paris Opera building on very hot sunny day with loads of traffic.

Paris Opera

At the top of the Opera in Paris sits this mighty golden statue.

Eiffel Tower

Even though it is about half the height of the latest batch of towers, it still stands impressively in the heart of Paris, the iconic Eiffel Tower.

Eiffel Tower at night

The Eiffel Tower in Paris, France looks great during the day, but it looks even better at night.

• Eiffel Tower Facts (mademan.com)

Lightning strikes the Eiffel Tower again

It’s not unusual for the Eiffel Tower in Paris, France to be struck by lightning. Click here to see a similar photo taken in 1908.