Eiffel Tower peace symbol goes viral to honour victims of Paris terror attacks

An Eiffel Tower peace symbol has gone viral in the aftermath of the Paris terror attacks

A TOUCHING Eiffel Tower peace symbol went viral after the Paris terror attacks which left at least 127 people dead.

 

The image is one of many being shared on social media to honour the victims and show solidarity with Paris.

The picture shows a traditional peace sign with the typical three pronged cross in the centre being replaced by the Eiffel Tower.

 

It's been widely by users of social media sites Facebook and Twitter along with the hashtags #PrayforParis and #jesuisparis.

Instagram user Jean Jullien created the poignant picture, which is made up of what appears to be think blue paint brush strokes.

The image so far has received more than 103,000 likes.

 



The poignant image went viral soon after the Paris terror attacks took place



It was shared alongside the caption ‘Peace for Paris’.

The Islamic State (ISIS) have claimed responsibility for the attacks, with French President Francois Hollande describing it as an “act of war".

 



At least 127 people were killed during the Paris terror attacks



The Paris terror attacks came just hours after ISIS executioner Jihadi John was confirmed dead by US officials.

At least 127 people been killed during the spate of shooting and bombings.

 

Dozens of being were killed at the Bataclan concert hall.

While three others were killed in two suicide bombings in the Stade de France, where the national football team had been playing Germany.

 

People lay flowers in memory of those killed in the Paris terror attacks