What pops up on your mind when I say 'The City of Love'?
Are you walking through the streets of Haussmannian architecture, with a croissant in one hand and the other, holding on to the love of your life? Was this enough hint or do I need to go on?
Ok!
Your next hint is, standing in front of a sparkling tower and kissing the love of your life while the romantic French breeze plays with your hair and there is the sound of a harmonium buzzing around.
Ok, now I am sure you are all instantly transported to Paris!
Each one of us wants that iconic picture in front of the Eiffel Tower. And the definition of “iconic picture” changes from individual to individual.
The lover's view photo, the solo traveller photo or even the cringy “Look mom, I'm holding on to the Eiffel Tower!” photo. All these photos get a sparkling touch of Paris when the Eiffel Tower is lit up with more than 20, 000 light bulbs every evening, since they were installed in 1985 by Pierre Bideau.
Not just the smell of freshly baked bread but also a rumour is in the air!
While tourists enjoy taking photos of the iron lady at night, for years now, there is a rumour circulating that it is illegal to capture the Eiffel Tower when it sparkles! Now, imagine the crime that has been committed by millions of tourists. Thankfully, this is only a rumour - but there is a slight touch of truth to it.
What is the reality?
According to Tour de Eiffel, photographing the Eiffel Tower at night is not illegal. So, Gen-Pop can go gaga over the pictures of the sparkling Eiffel Tower and post them on any social media platform.
Phew! But the rule applies to the professionals who seek to use the pictures for other purposes, such as circulation and mass production. As the Eiffel Tower’s sparkling lights are protected by copyright, photographers need to take prior authorisation by paying a fee to take photos of the structure at night.
So, now you know the legalities around the illuminated Eiffel Tower! I hope I've saved you the French “amande” (fine)!!!
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