To cope with surging electricity costs, Paris is to start switching off ornamental lights on city monuments earlier than usual, as well as reduce heating in public buildings. Meanwhile, a petition to turn off digital advertising screens has garnered thousands of signatures.
The Eiffel Tower, usually bathed in a warm glow until 1am, and which comes ablaze with sparkling white lights every hour, will now go dark after the last visitor leaves, at 11:45pm.
