The Eiffel Tower was not supposed to be the symbol of love that is today according to the creator Alexandre Gustave Eiffel. In the end he, and his bitterness, had to leave the city to avoid his creation.

However, in the span of 125 years love continues to surround the Eiffel Tower. During my time in Paris, the Eiffel Tower brought the best memories. On a beautiful Parisian night people set up blankets with their loved ones and sat in front of the sparkling Eiffel Tower.

When Hannah and I settled by the Eiffel Tower one night, we brought a bottle of wine and a baguette and reflected on our adventures together and how blessed our lives had been up to that point. Under the glow of the Eiffel Tower time stopped and we were just with each other. Romantic love of Paris did not sweep us off our feet but the love of humanity, family and friends did.

So I would recommend to anyone visiting Paris to take time to live simply. All you need is a friend, a bottle of wine and a baguette to enjoy the Eiffel Tower. Good company, good wine and a night under the symbol of Parisian love is a European experience that you should not miss.