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Scorching heat shuts Paris landmarks early as France swelters

France 24 · Jun 23, 2026, 3:23 PM · Also reported by 4 other sources

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The severe heatwave sweeping France has forced the early closures of top Paris tourist hotspots the Eiffel Tower and the Louvre museum, their respective managers said Tuesday.

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