A severe heatwave gripping France on Tuesday forced the early closure of the Eiffel Tower and the Louvre Museum, two of Paris's most visited tourist attractions, as authorities grappled with soaring…

PARIS -- The Eiffel Tower in Paris closed early on Tuesday due to forecast high temperatures, according to an official alert issued by the landmark's management.

France recorded its hottest day ever as an early heat wave gripped Europe. The high temperatures on Tuesday prompted the Eiffel Tower and the Louvre museum to restrict visiting…