Heat Wave Forces Closure The Eiffel Tower closed several hours earlier than usual on Tuesday as a severe heatwave pushed temperatures above 40 degrees Celsius (104°F) across parts of the Paris region, catching tourists and locals off guard behind locked gates. Footage shows visitors gathering outside the landmark after operators halted access from 16:00, with … Continue reading Eiffel Tower shuts gates early as 40°C heatwave grips Paris