PARIS — Paris' iconic Eiffel Tower and Louvre Museum have shortened their opening hours as extreme temperatures continue to grip the French capital.The Eiffel Tower closed at 4 p.m. on Saturday and will again shut at the same time on Sunday because of the heat, according to a notice on its website.Visitors with tickets for stair access after noon and elevator access after 12:30 p.m. were advised to check their emails, with affected bookings to be refunded automatically.The Louvre Museum has also been closing at 4 p.m. since Friday and will maintain the reduced schedule through Monday, with final admission at 2 p.m.The museum urged visitors to slow the pace of their tours, stay hydrated and take appropriate precautions as temperatures continue to soar across the city.
Eiffel Tower, Louvre cut opening hours as heat grips Paris
Paris' Eiffel Tower and Louvre Museum have reduced opening hours as France faces soaring temperatures during an intense heatwave.












