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'Brutal': Paris tourists struggle in extreme heat as sites close early

France 24 · Jun 25, 2026, 1:10 PM · Also reported by 4 other sources

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The severe heatwave sweeping France on Tuesday forced the early closures of top Paris tourist hotspots the Eiffel Tower and the Louvre, and left disappointed visitors sweltering with little respite.

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