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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.
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Jamaica Observer
· Jul 11, 2026
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.
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.
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
Associated Press
· Jun 28, 2026
Lightning strikes Eiffel Tower as thunderstorm rages over Paris
Lightning struck the iconic Eiffel Tower on Saturday evening as a thunderstorm raged in the skies over Paris. The French capital has been sweltering in scorching temperatures for days now, much like other parts of Europe. Subscribe: http://smarturl.it/AssociatedPress Read more: https://apnews.com This video may be available for archive licensing via https://newsroom.ap.org/home
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.
Sada Elbalad
· Jul 11, 2026
Heatwave prompts Eiffel Tower, Paris museums to close early
Heatwave prompts Eiffel Tower, Paris museums to close early
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Related coverage for "World : France's Eiffel Tower To Close Early Due To Heatwave": Jamaica Observer — Eiffel Tower to close early as heatwave hits France: operator. The Local France — Famous Paris tourist sites close early as France swelters under heatwave . National Post — How Paris is using the Seine to keep cool during Europe’s latest heatwave. Associated Press — Lightning strikes Eiffel Tower as thunderstorm rages over Paris. HESPRESS English — Latest developments in Europe's heatwave. Sada Elbalad — Heatwave prompts Eiffel Tower, Paris museums to close early