EIFFEL TOWER CLOSES EARLY AS FRANCE FACES THIRD HEATWAVE

The operator of the Eiffel Tower announced the monument would close exceptionally early at 4 pm (1400 GMT) over the weekend as France experienced its third heatwave since May. The Louvre and the Musée d'Orsay also closed early during the same period. The closures were implemented in response to the severe heat conditions affecting the country.

Across France, municipalities took additional precautions against the elevated temperatures and fire risk. Many towns cancelled their Bastille Day fireworks displays, citing increased fire danger and dry conditions. These measures reflected broader concerns about public safety during the heatwave period.

The early closures of major Paris landmarks affected visitor access to some of France's most visited cultural institutions. The cancellation of Bastille Day events across multiple municipalities represented a significant disruption to traditional holiday celebrations. The scale of the heat event warranted coordinated action from both private operators and local authorities nationwide.