The Paris landmark illuminated during the city's New Year's Eve midnight light show is the Eiffel Tower.
Paris commonly marks New Year's Eve with light projections and fireworks-related visual displays centered on the Eiffel Tower and nearby public spaces. The tower's illuminated silhouette makes it an instantly recognizable focal point for broadcasts and celebrations, although exact programming can vary by year and may include projections on other landmarks.
The Eiffel Tower was built for the 1889 Exposition Universelle, held to celebrate the centennial of the French Revolution. It was designed by the engineer Gustave Eiffel's company and became one of the world's best-known monuments. Its nighttime lighting is separate from its original construction and has changed over time.
A common mix-up is assuming that Paris always stages a traditional fireworks launch from the tower itself. Some years emphasize projected images and illumination instead, while public gatherings and security arrangements also change. The landmark remains the stable answer even when the format differs.