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Eiffel Tower Operator Files Complaint After Man Spends Night Inside

Police review surveillance footage following a clean security sweep.

Overview

  • The visitor entered via the south pillar at 21:35 on Oct. 27 with a valid ticket and left at 10:20 the next morning through the west turnstile.
  • SETE filed a complaint for unauthorized intrusion, and a police investigation is active.
  • Security teams ran a pre‑opening inspection at 7:00 on Oct. 29 with two explosive-detection dog units and reported no damage.
  • Cameras showed the individual wearing a GoPro on his forehead, though his identity and motives have not been disclosed.
  • The incident adds to a series of breaches this year, including climbers and parachute jumps, with some suspects due in court in November.