Eiffel Tower celebrates 130 years

So when your daughter is having a melt down over mathematics it becomes a family problem. As usual hubby is travelling and big brother is studying abroad... that leaves momster mummy, yes that would be the one that becomes a monster after she counts to 3!

Nowadays I don't need to count to three any longer, they are both taller than I so I start any discussion with "....son/daughter, have a seat we need to talk".

As we know Paris offers endless opportunities, therefore - thankfully - I had a meltdown cure up my sleeve. Last night was the Eiffel Towers' birthday... 130 years! The mayor decided this needed to be celebrated in style...naturellement... with an elaborate nighttime laser show retracing the monument’s 130-year history.

The Eiffel Tower opened to the public for the first time on May 15, 1889, several days after its inauguration at the World’s Fair. It was the world’s tallest monument at the time, and thanks to strict urban planning rules, it still looms large above the Paris skyline.

It also happens to be right around the corner from our apartment, so come on Expat Girl, let's go get some fresh evening air and have some fun! It worked wonders.