Scorching heat shuts Paris landmarks early as France swelters
Summary
France is experiencing a severe heatwave that has caused early closures of major Paris tourist sites like the Eiffel Tower and the Louvre museum. The heat has also disrupted daily life, leading to school closures and train cancellations across the country.Key Facts
- The Eiffel Tower closed early at 4 pm on Tuesday due to extreme heat and may close early again on Wednesday.
- Visitors with tickets to the Eiffel Tower during early closures will be refunded.
- The Louvre museum will close two hours early from Wednesday to Saturday because of the heat.
- Both the Eiffel Tower and the Louvre are among the most visited sites in the world, attracting millions of tourists annually.
- The Louvre's old building is not well adapted to climate change and faces funding challenges for upgrades.
- Other tourist attractions, like Mont Saint Michel in Normandy, have warned visitors to postpone visits during the heatwave.
- More than half of mainland France is under the highest weather alert level due to the heat.
- The heatwave has caused school closures and train cancellations, affecting daily life in France.
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