The summit of Paris’ iconic Eiffel Tower has been closed to visitors because of the punishing heat wave sweeping across France and the rest of Europe.
“Due to the current heatwave, the Eiffel Tower is taking measures to ensure the comfort and safety of our visitors and staff,” said a statement on the attraction’s website, adding that the summit will be closed all day Tuesday and Wednesday.
Access to the first and second floors remains open, but staff are urging visitors without pre-booked tickets to postpone their visits.
Temperatures in Paris are expected to reach 36 degrees Celsius (97 degrees Fahrenheit) this week, with parts of southern France soaring to 40 C (104 F). The French government has issued high-level heat wave alerts across 84 areas.
