Europe hissed, and even the Eiffel Tower had enough. As of Monday, June 30, the iconic Paris landmark has closed the top floors of visitors and has a high enthusiasm and desire to avoid slow roasting tourists (such as barbecue chicken) above 900 feet. The summit will remain in the penalty area until Wednesday, and if you’ve seen the predictions, it’s a pity.
“Due to the current heat wave, the Eiffel Tower is adapting to ensure the comfort and safety of our visitors and teams,” said a refreshing and practical notice on the monument’s website. translate: Go upstairs and you may melt. Currently, the first and second floors remain open, probably for those who prefer light sweat sightseeing.
The summit’s conductors automatically refund the money so there is no need to fight for shadows and customer service. For anyone who does not have their own hydration strategy, the method along the tower also installs public fountains.
The temperature in France is expected to be around 104°F (40°C inclination) and nearly 1,350 schools have been closed because learning becomes difficult when the classroom feels like a convection oven.
Elsewhere in Europe, Portugal reported a June high of 116°F. Spain also broke its own records while Italy bounced between flash flooding and fire alarms. Even the Mediterranean seems to be a random thought, and in the process, it is a few degrees warmer than usual and threatens marine life. In Türkiye and Greece, thousands of people have been evacuated due to the intense wildfires.
So if your summer travel plans include climbing famous landmarks, turning on lights, drinking water, maybe just admiring them from a distance – with a fan, iced coffee, and a calm resignation for someone who knows the Eiffel Tower will still be there in October.
