Why it’s illegal to photograph the Eiffel Tower at night – but not during the day

The Eiffel Tower in Paris is one of the most photographed monuments in the world.

What many people don’t realise, however, is it’s actually illegal to take pictures of the structure at night.

Even snapping a sneaky selfie with the illuminated tower in the background is technically breaking the law.

This is because the lighting is officially classified as a work of art and due to European...