DON’T make this mistake when visiting the Eiffel Tower in Paris... 😬 📌 SAVE these tips for your next trip to Paris! As a frequent traveler, I always research the best time to see the iconic sights. For the Eiffel Tower, it's all about catching the ✨sparkle✨! I learned this the hard way... I arrived late one night, expecting to see the lights shining brightly, only to find it dark. 😞 Turns out, the sparkle has a schedule! Check out these tips for viewing the Eiffel Tower below 👇🏼👀 📷 There are a few amazing spots to view the tower and take the perfect pictures. Here’s where to go: Champ de Mars, 1 Av. de Camoens, Seine River Cruises, Metro Line 6 (between Bir-Hakeim and Passy stations), Pont de Bir-Hakeim, and L’Howea on 18th Av. Rapp. 💡 The Eiffel Tower's golden (non-sparkling) lights and beacon at the top come on at nightfall. ✨ The sparkling lights come on for 5 minutes at the top of each hour after nightfall. For example, if it gets dark at 6:15 PM, the sparkling lights will switch on for the first time from 7 PM until 7:05 pm. They will then sparkle from 8 pm to 8:05 pm, etc. ⭐️ Your last chance to see the sparkling lights every night is from 11 pm until 11:05 pm. 👋🏼 At 11:45 pm, the Eiffel Tower's golden (non-sparkling) lights and beacon are turned off. The lights used to stay on later. But the city of Paris adjusted the hours for energy saving purposes. Who else is dreaming of their next trip to Paris? 🗼 FOLLOW @lifeofthetravelingpin for all your travel inspiration and easy-to-use tips! #Paris #EiffelTower #ParisTravel #TravelFrance #TravelEurope #TravelGoals #BucketList #TravelInspiration #TravelDreaming Eiffel Tower Sparkle, Paris Night Lights, Paris Travel Tips, Eiffel Tower Viewing, Paris Itinerary, Romantic Paris