In modern times many cities could be called "The City of Lights". However it seems that Paris was one of the first cities to light their streets. In 1828 they lit Avenue des Champs-Elysees with gas lamps. I guess the idea was to help with shopping. Definitely illuminating however, I was glad that the hotel had light blocking curtains.
To the West.
The moon over the middle
And to the East with the Eiffel Tower.
The Arc de Triomphe on the left with the Eiffel tower on the right.
At the top was a double illuminating beacon that rotated on the tower.
Shining like a giant inland lighthouse.
On top of the hour the tower would be lit with lights that blinked.
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