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Eiffel Tower to Stay Closed Through Wednesday Under Extreme Heat Warning

Automatic refunds are in place under a red warning suspending outdoor work with schools halted until relief arrives after Thursday.

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Tourists cool off in the Trocadero Fountain, in front of the Eiffel Tower in Paris, on July 1, 2025, as temperatures in France are expected to hit a peak today, according to the Meteo France weather agency, with some areas expected to soar beyond 40 degrees Celsius (104 degrees Fahrenheit). Paris braced for blistering temperatures, with the French capital on red alert as an early summer heatwave spread into parts of northern Europe less accustomed to such extremes. Scientists say human-induced climate change is making such heatwave events more intense, frequent and widespread. (Photo by Dimitar DILKOFF / AFP) (Photo by DIMITAR DILKOFF/AFP via Getty Images)

Overview

  • The landmark closed at 4 p.m. on July 1 and will remain shut through Wednesday under a Red Warning for extreme high temperatures.
  • Visitors whose tickets were affected are receiving automatic refunds and are advised to reschedule visits for Thursday or later.
  • Meteo France reported peaks of 40–41 °C in Paris on July 1, triggering bans on outdoor work and widespread school closures.
  • The World Meteorological Organization confirmed a record 115 °F in El Granado, Spain, as southern Europe shatters previous heat records.
  • Heat-related emergencies include a construction worker’s death in Bologna and wildfires in Scotland’s Cairngorms, with cooler, wetter conditions expected after Thursday.