Beginning on Sept. 21, the Eiffel Tower, which is usually illuminated in golden hues within less than 10 minutes of nightfall, will have its lights turned off beginning at 11:45 p.m., when visiting time has ended.
Every night, the Eiffel Tower lights up Paris' night sky, mesmerizing the hundreds who gather to see the more than 1,000-foot tower glisten in the moonlight. But the worst energy crisis since the '70s has hit amid the continent'sParis Mayor Anne Hidalgo announced the plan Tuesday, saying the city is aiming to save 10% of its energy consumption during the winter. As part of the, all of the city's municipal buildings will turn off their lights starting at 10 p.m.
The city said that it will also be cutting hot water to administrative buildings and some public buildings, again, not including those that cater to vulnerable populations.
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