At night, Paris takes on a completely different look. It sparkles, it shines and even the dreary spots take on a romantic charm! The Eiffle Tower is light up like a Christmas tree and for 20 minutes each hour the thousands of 'fairy lights' twinkle and it looks like magic. Monuments are are lit up and the boats along the Seine have powerful lights that give the city a new look in the dark.
Each year in early October, Paris does an “all nighter”, La Nuit Blanche. Some public buildings and all Museums stay open all night and admission is free and there are concerts and events all over town all night long—imagine viewing the Mona Lisa at midnight, visiting with Picasso at 3:00 am and be entertained at a street concert afterwards. The city is filled with people having a good time and there is something to be had for everyone.
Paul and I watched a show at Notre Dame, saw a performance of fire jugglers, many street performers and a modern dance interpretation on the bridge leading to our street. The people themselves are a show. Sadly, we did not last all night, but heard the revelrie until the very early part of the morning.
Many Parisians don’t like this night because they think it too commercial and find the crowds annoying. As a visitor, it was an interesting diversion and a chance to be part of a festive scene!
PC/October ‘06
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