The 1,063ft French landmark plunged into darkness briefly at 8pm before gradually coming back on in the symbolic gesture as thousands of people gathered on in Republique Square for a second night of vigils. 

Other events were held to mark the country's grief today, including the ringing of the bells of Notre-Dame cathedral over the city as people paused briefly to remember those who had been murdered.

Journalists today held their press cards aloft outside the offices of Charlie Hebdo, while some carried posters proclaiming 'Je suis Charlie' or 'I am 

Charlie' in solidarity with their friends in a defiant gesture against terrorism. 

In Paris, large groups of people gathered across the city, with a large tribute held on Place de la Republique - or Republique Square. 

The mayor of Paris, Anne Hidalgo, who has reportedly joined those in Republique Square tonight, told Liberation newspaper: 'Our city has been a refuge for writers, philosophers, journalists who were threatened for their ideas. There is no place in Paris for extremist ideas of any sort.'

Police officer Philippe Brinsolaro, whose brother Frank was murdered in the attack while guarding the offices of Charlie Hebdo was joined by senior colleagues during the moving ceremony. 

(dailymail.co.uk)