It is believed that at least 120 people have been killed in the six separate attacks which took place in Paris last night.
A sketch of the Eiffel tower commemorating the victims has since gone viral with many taking to Instagram to share the symbol.
TIME magazine reports that it was created by Instagram user @jean_julien and he drew it in response to the attacks.
My thoughts are with the people of Paris. #PrayersForParis ❤️?? pic.twitter.com/pLT42o5IeV
— Bethenny Frankel (@Bethenny) November 14, 2015
There are a number of other graphics circulating online too with many people using the hashtags #prayforparis and #jesuisparis.