As part of the month-long campaign to raise awareness of the fight against breast cancer,four Paris monuments will be lit up in brilliant pink every evening. Among them, of course, the Eiffel Tower! We’ll tell you all about it!
Pink October illuminations: four monuments will be lit up all month long
Once again this year, and for the past 10 years, the Eiffel Tower will be illuminated in pink all month long, as part of the Pink October campaign organized by the Ruban Rose association. But it won’t be alone: from September 30, the obelisk on Place de la Concorde, Place Vendôme and the Assemblée Nationale will be decked out in pink every evening.
In France, breast cancer affects one woman in eight. Detected early, it can be cured in 9 out of 10 cases! More than ever, this awareness campaign is essential.
Note that the Eiffel Tower will be switched off earlier in October. You’ll be able to see it sparkling from 8 p.m. until midnight , rather than until 1 a.m. as before. The reason? The Mayor of Paris, Anne Hidalgo, has announced that from September 23, 2024, the Eiffel Tower will be switched off earlier to save energy…
A free show tonight at Place Vendôme
Starting tonight at 7:30pm, a free show will be held at Place Vendôme in honor of this important cause. Singer Amir will be on hand for a musical performance, and there will be a parade of eight women with breast cancer. Other surprises are planned for this unique evening: choreography, special guests… See you at Place Vendôme tonight!
📍Place: Place Vendôme 75001 Paris