Paris at Night - Brazilian Driver Guide

The Lights of Paris

Anyone who thinks Paris is considered the City of Lights solely because of its abundance of light bulbs or its pioneering work in electricity is mistaken. Of course, at night, the city enchants with the beauty of its architecture, its monuments, its avenues, and its many museums.

But where did this name come from? It's as simple as that: the Enlightenment! Who doesn't remember that high school history lesson about the "light of ideas" after the "dark" period of the Middle Ages? In the 18th century, intellectuals attempted to explain the universe with reason and science, illuminating the human mind with philosophy. For this reason, Paris, one of the European capitals that hosted the movement, became known as the City of Light. The invention of streetlights with decorative oil lamps only reinforced its fame at the turn of the 20th century.

Now, in the 21st century, Parisian lights are different and continue to enchant the world. The technique of electricity has become art. And at night, the light show transforms the Napoleonic capital into a different city. The monuments and architectural symbols under the spotlight are an unmissable spectacle, as are the many sparkling gardens and water features.