Musicians perform during the switching on ceremony. EPA
People attend the unveiling of the Christmas lights along the Champs Elysees in Paris. Reuters
The lights on the famed avenue will be turned off at the earlier time of 11.45pm, rather than 2am, from now until further notice to help save energy. AFP
French actor Tahar Rahim, Mayor Anne Hidalgo and guests switch on the lights in Paris. AFP
People cheer as the lights come on. AFP
To ward off any gas or electricity shortages in the coming winter, France's government is aiming for a swift 10% reduction in the country's energy use with the encouragement of energy-saving measures. AP
Confetti is released as the guests push the button to switch on the famous Paris lights. AP
Musicians perform during the switching on ceremony. EPA
People attend the unveiling of the Christmas lights along the Champs Elysees in Paris. Reuters
The lights on the famed avenue will be turned off at the earlier time of 11.45pm, rather than 2am, from now until further notice to help save energy. AFP
French actor Tahar Rahim, Mayor Anne Hidalgo and guests switch on the lights in Paris. AFP
People cheer as the lights come on. AFP
To ward off any gas or electricity shortages in the coming winter, France's government is aiming for a swift 10% reduction in the country's energy use with the encouragement of energy-saving measures. AP
Confetti is released as the guests push the button to switch on the famous Paris lights. AP
Musicians perform during the switching on ceremony. EPA
