Why Photos of the Eiffel Tower at Night are Illegal

Did you know that taking pictures of the Eiffel Tower at night can be considered illegal under France copyright law?

Copyright law gives the original creator exclusive rights to the sale and distribution of that object for as long they live and a certain time afterwards.

The Eiffel towers copyright expired in 1993, so that is why it is legal to make replicas, post or sell pictures and videos of the Eiffel Tower. However, only during the day.

The night lights were added in 1985 so that portion is still covered under copyright law.

Don't be nervous, the towers copyright law has never been enforced in court. Since this would mean that it would have to be enforced against millions of tourist from all over the world.

[kennytv]

You can take photos if you don’t post them under commercial use

[tanyamckoy]

No it won't stop ppl from taking and posting pictures and I had no idea it was illegal wow. Thanks for the info