PARIS – The Eiffel Tower proved mortal Friday night. It sparkled, dazzled and delighted during a light show near the end of the opening ceremony at the Paris Olympics. But it could not stop the ...

Watch: Eiffel Tower, Louvre Go Dark at Night Amid Europe Energy Crisis Nighttime lights on monuments and in luxury shops in Paris are going dark in an effort to preserve energy.

The Eiffel Tower — aka la Tour ... while the now-famous sparkling light show, consisting of 20,000 bulbs, first lit up the night sky on New Year’s Eve of 1999 to ring in the new millennium.

tourists from all over the world gather under the iconic Eiffel Tower in the winter weather of Paris to experience the magic of Christmas. The sparkling lights, laughter and unforgettable moments ...