Heatwave continues to hit Europe, many landmarks in Paris shorten their opening hours.

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12/07/2026
On the 11th, the heat wave continued to invade Europe, with temperatures reaching new highs in many countries. Faced with the high temperatures, various governments have taken multiple measures to reduce the negative impacts of the heat wave. According to the comprehensive information from the European meteorological agency, the high temperature risk in Europe remains high on the 11th and 12th, with France being the region currently most severely affected by the high temperatures. It is reported that about a quarter of France's regions have entered the highest level of red alert for high temperatures. In Paris, several well-known tourist attractions have announced shortened opening hours due to the hot weather. The Eiffel Tower usually operates until midnight during the peak tourist season. However, on the 11th, the operating company of the Eiffel Tower announced that due to the rising temperatures, the tower will close early at 4 pm on the 11th and 12th.