The Eiffel's still an eyeful

07 Dec 08, 10.01am
The fireworks on the Eiffel Tower on Millennium Eve raised the bar in pyrotechnic creativity. Granted the Australians created a similar visual impact on Sydney Harbour Bridge but for many the Paris display by the French company Groupe F is the one we all remember. I was reminded of it again last night while admiring Paris's stunning Christmas lights (the new must-have this year is a brilliant snowfall effect created by LED tubes suspended in trees). The base of the Eiffel Tower is bedecked in a myriad of lights celebrating France's commitment to the European Union and every hour it sparkles from top to bottom in a light show which lets everyone know who's the boss. It's not fireworks but it's a still a magical sight.