Paris Night 3: the delights of the Arc de Triomphe

After our day trip to Montmartre, we had a well needed rest  then headed up to the Arc de Triomphe to see the view and night lights from its top terrace.  We did not know the Farmers Agricultural awareness campaign was on, so we were surprised to find thousands more people in the area at 9.30pm on a Sunday night than we anticipated.

The Champs Elysees as you’ve never seen it – the French Farmers filled it with trees & animals to raise awareness of their plight. For just 2 days only!

Same angle, but a bit later on the same night

Eiffel Tower, once again at 10.01pm and blinking.  It’s simply entrancing

Looking west to the business district after dark  Same view as above, but with a bit of creative camera work

The internal staircase of the Arc de Triomphe. 284 steps with no stopping, no lift and no choice: heart attack material

This does not do the  A. de T. justice.  The front sculptures are covered with flat panels while restoration goes on.  It is also very much bigger than it looks here.