As the iconic symbol of Paris, the Eiffel Tower lights up the night sky. It can be seen from all around the French capital and is one of the most famous landmarks in the entire world. But, from the third week in September, the tower will be visible for one hour less.
As the most-visited paid monument in the world, the Eiffel Tower is open to visitors from 09:30 in the morning until 23:45 at night. The lights remain on until one o’clock in the morning, with night sensors automatically triggering the LED projectors.
However, as of September 23, the tower will close at 22:45, and thus turn off its lights an hour earlier. The move has been prompted by a new initiative by the city to conserve electricity in light of Russia reducing the supply of gas to countries supporting Ukraine.
“The energy crisis is hitting Paris like the rest of France. We did not wait to act, since 2014 we have invested 10 billion euros in the ecological transition,” tweeted Paris Mayor. Anne Hidalgo. “But we must go further with the first measures to make 10% energy savings.”
As part of the plan, other landmarks operated by the city, such as Saint-Jacques Tower and City Hall, will go dark at 10 p.m. Hodalgo has said that she will also press the government to adjust the lighting on national monuments like the Arc de Triomphe.