By 1980, of course, the site had become an iconic symbol of both Paris and France and was in no ... the Eiffel Tower itself is in the public domain, its illumination is protected by copyright ...

PARIS – The Eiffel Tower proved mortal Friday night. It sparkled ... ceremony ended at 11:30 p.m., but the crowd looked to be in no hurry to leave. Anwar Hussain Nobin, 25, stood under 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.