France begins countdown to Euro 2016 with concert beneath Eiffel Tower

A concert for the opening of Euro 2016 takes place next to the Eiffel Tower in Paris on June 9, 2016. (AFP)

Updated on: Jun 10, 2016 3:34 PM IST

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A concert for the opening of Euro 2016 takes place next to the Eiffel Tower in Paris on June 9, 2016. (AFP)

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A giant football hangs under the Eiffel Tower as part of the run-up to Euro 2016. (AP)

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The Place de la Concorde is lit up in the red, white and blue of the French flag. (AP)

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The concert, headlined by superstar DJ David Guetta, is marked by a spectacular light show. (AFP)

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The fan zone on the Champs de Mars is thronged by people during the concert. (AFP)

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The light show cycled through the red, white and blue of the French flag. (AFP)

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The crowd in the fan zone on the Champ de Mars during Guetta’s concert. (AP)

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The Eiffel lit up in the colours of the French flag. (AFP)

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Lights illuminate the fan zone during the concert. (AFP)

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David Guetta performs his single, “Dangerous”. (AFP)

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Other musicians too played their part in the concert. (AFP)

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The Eiffel also reverted to its standard yellow lighting during the concert. (AFP)

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The concert at the Paris fan zone during the late hours of the evening. (AFP)

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Fans hold up French flags with the Euro 2016 logo as well as replicas of the trophy during the concert. (AFP)