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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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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
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.
HESPRESS English
· Jun 23, 2026
Latest developments in Europe's heatwave
Scientists have shown that recurring heatwaves are a clear marker of global warming, and warn they are set to become more frequent, longer and more intense. Eiffel Tower closes early The Eiffel Tower, one of the most visited tourist attractions in the world, “will exceptionally close at 4:00 pm” Tuesday because of the heatwave, and [] The post Latest developments in Europe's heatwave appeared first on HESPRESS English - Morocco News.
The Eastern Herald
· Jul 11, 2026
Eiffel Tower Closes Early as France’s Third Heatwave Puts 22 Million Under Red Alert
France's third heatwave since May prompted the Eiffel Tower, Louvre, and Musée d'Orsay to close early as Météo-France placed 24 departments under red alert. Over 22 million people faced extreme heat as Paris Mayor Emmanuel Grégoire convened an emergency crisis meeting Friday.
USA TODAY
· Jul 7, 2026
NYC building footage: Midtown office tower at risk of collapse as nearby evacuations begin
A 38-story office tower at risk of collapse prompted evacuations in Midtown Manhattan, fire officials said July 7. David Maggiotto, a spokesperson for the city Department of Buildings, said agency inspectors were called to the scene to investigate reports that a steel beam was compromised on the building’s 21st floor. Maggiotto said the location is an active permitted construction site to convert existing commercial offices into residential units. Follow our live coverage: https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2026/07/07/nyc-building-collapse-risk/90833610007/
The Local France
· Jun 24, 2026
‘Paris in this heat is awful’: Tourists change plans as sites close early
The severe heatwave sweeping France has forced the early closures of Paris tourist hotspots the Eiffel Tower and the Louvre, and left disappointed visitors sweltering with little respite.
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Related coverage for "Eiffel Tower To Close Early Due To Severe Heatwave": National Post — How Paris is using the Seine to keep cool during Europe’s latest heatwave. BERNAMA — World : France's Eiffel Tower To Close Early Due To Heatwave. HESPRESS English — Latest developments in Europe's heatwave. The Eastern Herald — Eiffel Tower Closes Early as France’s Third Heatwave Puts 22 Million Under Red Alert. USA TODAY — NYC building footage: Midtown office tower at risk of collapse as nearby evacuations begin. The Local France — ‘Paris in this heat is awful’: Tourists change plans as sites close early