I arrived two hours early on the Pont de Bir Hakeim just south-west of the Eiffel Tower for Paris' 2005 14th of July (Bastille D

I arrived two hours early on the Pont de Bir Hakeim just south-west of the Eiffel Tower for Paris' 2005 14th of July (Bastille Day) fireworks show. Being closer would have given you a better idea of the ENORMITY of the show, but see page 28 to get a feel for how big the tower really is