Extreme heat forces early closure of Paris tourist attractions
Summary
A severe heatwave in France has caused the early closure of two famous Paris tourist sites, the Eiffel Tower and the Louvre Museum. These closures aim to protect visitors and staff from dangerous high temperatures.Key Facts
- The Eiffel Tower closed early at 4 pm on June 23, 2026, instead of its usual hours from 9 am to 12:45 am.
- The Louvre Museum will close two hours early, at 4 pm, from Wednesday to Saturday due to the heatwave.
- The heatwave has disrupted daily life in France, causing school closures and train cancellations.
- The Eiffel Tower receives about seven million visitors annually.
- The Louvre, home to famous artworks like the Mona Lisa, has around nine million visitors each year.
- The Louvre is an old building that is not well-equipped to handle extreme heat and needs upgrades.
- Visitors who had tickets for early closure times at the Eiffel Tower will be refunded.
- The highest heat buildup occurs late in the day and is worsened by large numbers of visitors inside these sites.
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