Overview
- Operators of the Eiffel Tower, the Louvre and the Musée d’Orsay have moved to earlier closing times for the hot spell, with the Eiffel Tower and Louvre setting exceptional 16:00 closures for the weekend and Orsay shortening hours through mid-July.
- The Eiffel Tower set last entry times and restaurant cut-offs and said tickets booked for affected time slots will be refunded automatically.
- The Louvre requires prior reservations during the shortened schedule and set last admission earlier to control visitor flow and limit time spent in hot conditions inside the museum.
- Site managers and Météo‑France warn of temperatures near 40°C and red or orange alerts, and they are urging visitors to stay hydrated, use sun protection and use on‑site water points at accesses.
- The measures aim to protect public health and staff and could mean shorter visits, more refunds and continued schedule changes if heat alerts persist, with knock-on effects for weekend tourism and planned events.