1 / 4   The Eiffel Tower became a lightning rod after a bolt shot straight through the iconic Parisian landmark on Sunday. /VCG Photo

2 / 4   Photographer Bertrand Kulik captured the electric moment the lightning hit the top of the 1,063 ft tower. “It was so close from my window, I really felt like I could feel the power,” said the 38-year-old. /VCG Photo

3 / 4   Swathes of France were hit by violent storms earlier this week. The extreme weather is set to continue as hail and strong winds are expected to strike the country. /VCG Photo

4 / 4   The iron tower was also hit by lightning on May 22. The passing month has witnessed the most frequent thunderbolts in the past eight years. /VCG Photo