The Arc de Triomphe and La Defense skyline seen from the Eiffel Tower at dusk

A breathtaking view from the Eiffel Tower shows Paris's Historic Axis at dusk: in the foreground the illuminated Champs-Elysees converge towards the Arc de Triomphe, while in the background La Defense skyscrapers create a modern skyline. This perspective reveals the urban continuity of Paris from the Napoleonic era to the contemporary age. Car lights create luminous trails along the world's most famous avenue, while the sky fades from blue to purple at sunset. The Grande Arche de La Defense, visible in the distance, is perfectly aligned with the Arc de Triomphe and the Louvre, completing the axis crossing Paris from east to west.

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