Eiffel Tower Closure Threw A Wrench in Summer Travel Plans

If Paris is on your summer travel list, you might want to double-check your itinerary. The Eiffel Tower’s summit, the highest and most iconic viewing platform in the city, was closed through July 2 due to an extreme heatwave that gripped the French capital.

In a surprise move, operators announced the closure last week, citing safety concerns for visitors and staff. Lower levels of the tower remained open, but access to the top was suspended, leaving many tourists scrambling to rearrange plans.