When I emerged from the metro at Concorde at 2 p.m. - yes, another grey rainy winter's day in Paris - I glanced to my right and noticed only half of the ferris wheel was still standing!
In this photo, the landmark Eiffel Tower (background) is visible. The crane in the center is removing large sections of the wheel.
Again the Eiffel Tower is seen in the background, as the ferris wheel installed for the holiday season is dismantled.