France 24 • June 25, 2026 13:10

'Brutal': Paris tourists struggle in extreme heat as sites close early

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The severe heatwave sweeping France on Tuesday forced the early closures of top Paris tourist hotspots the Eiffel Tower and the Louvre, and left disappointed visitors sweltering with little respite.

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Mon 08:49 - ANSA Mondo

Scorching heat in France, ten deaths due to drowning yesterday

Tue 15:23 - France 24

Scorching heat shuts Paris landmarks early as France swelters

Wed 14:07 - Euronews

European heatwave forces Eiffel Tower early closure and tourist attraction shutdowns

Thu 13:10 - France 24

'Brutal': Paris tourists struggle in extreme heat as sites close early

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ANSA Mondo

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08:49

Scorching heat in France, ten deaths due to drowning yesterday

E' quanto dichiara il portavoce della Protezione civile francese

Euronews

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14:07

European heatwave forces Eiffel Tower early closure and tourist attraction shutdowns

From the Eiffel Tower and the Louvre to Buckingham Palace's Changing of the Guard, soaring temperatures are forcing attractions to close, shorten opening hours and cancel events as a heatwave …

France 24

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15:23

Scorching heat shuts Paris landmarks early as France swelters

The severe heatwave sweeping France has forced the early closures of top Paris tourist hotspots the Eiffel Tower and the Louvre museum, their respective managers said Tuesday.