Paris really is a beautiful city. And it's even more beautiful at night. The Eiffel Tower twinkles with lights every hour on the hour for five minutes as soon as it gets dark. In mid-October, that means the magic begins at 7 p.m. At 8 p.m. it's dark enough for a real light show. The Eiffel tower twinkles on the hour. We weren't the only ones to admire the twinkling lights that make the iconic tower sparkle. At night, a crowd of onlookers gather at the Champ de Mars to admire the Eiffel tower splendor. Afterward, there's a slow promenade when everyone walks along the Seine back to a hotel or apartment. It's absolutely magical. We walked from the Eiffel tower to the Champs-Élysées metro stop and it was a beautiful nighttime stroll. Not once did I ever feel unsafe. We walked past the dreamy Seine with riverboats lighting the waters on their many twilight tours. Couples strolled hand-in-hand in the cool night air and Parisians walked their dogs. The Pret...