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Eiffel Tower to close early as heatwave hits France: operator
PARIS, France (AFP) — The operator of the Eiffel Tower said the latticed-steel Paris monument would exceptionally close early over the weekend at 4 pm (1400 GMT), as France was gripped by a third heatwave since May.Due to the high temperatures forecast, the Eiffel Tower will be adjusting its operations on Saturday and Sunday, the operator's website said, as the French capital was under the weather service's highest alert level.
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The Local France
· Jul 11, 2026
Famous Paris tourist sites close early as France swelters under heatwave
The Eiffel Tower and other Paris landmarks announced early closures over the weekend as a quarter of mainland France was under the highest heat alert level on Saturday in the third heatwave to hit the country since May.
BERNAMA
· Jun 23, 2026
World : France's Eiffel Tower To Close Early Due To Heatwave
PARIS, June 23 (Bernama-Xinhua) -- The Eiffel Tower in Paris closed early on Tuesday due to forecast high temperatures, according to an official notice issued by the landmark's management, reported Xinhua.
Sada Elbalad
· Jul 11, 2026
Heatwave prompts Eiffel Tower, Paris museums to close early
Heatwave prompts Eiffel Tower, Paris museums to close early
National Post
· Jun 28, 2026
How Paris is using the Seine to keep cool during Europe’s latest heatwave
Scorching temperatures forced the Louvre and the Eiffel Tower to close earlier than usual this week
Korea Times News
· Jun 23, 2026
Scorching heat shuts Paris landmarks early as France swelters
Scorching heat shuts Paris landmarks early as France swelters
NDTV
· Jun 23, 2026
Eiffel Tower To Close Early Due To Severe Heatwave
The Eiffel Tower, one of the most visited tourist attractions in the world, was on Tuesday set to close early because of a severe heatwave, its operator said.
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Related coverage for "Eiffel Tower to close early as heatwave hits France: operator": The Local France — Famous Paris tourist sites close early as France swelters under heatwave . BERNAMA — World : France's Eiffel Tower To Close Early Due To Heatwave. Sada Elbalad — Heatwave prompts Eiffel Tower, Paris museums to close early. National Post — How Paris is using the Seine to keep cool during Europe’s latest heatwave. Korea Times News — Scorching heat shuts Paris landmarks early as France swelters. NDTV — Eiffel Tower To Close Early Due To Severe Heatwave