Eiffel Tower and Paris Museums Cut Hours Amid Heatwave

Paris landmarks are shortening their hours as a severe heatwave pushes temperatures near 40°C across France. The Eiffel Tower will close at 16:00 on Saturday and Sunday, with last entry at 12:15 and restaurants shutting at 13:30 Source: Diario Libre. The Louvre will close at 16:00 through Monday, with final admission at 14:00, while the Musée d'Orsay will close at 17:00 until Wednesday, July 15, with last entry at 16:00 Source: Infobae. Both museums are automatically refunding tickets for affected time slots.

Visitor Guidance

• The Eiffel Tower operator recommends visitors protect themselves from the sun, stay hydrated, and use water points at the monument's entrances Source: Diario Libre.
• The Louvre advises adapting the pace of the visit and reminds that advance booking is mandatory Source: Infobae.
• Visitors with tickets for the Eiffel Tower after 12:00 (stairs) or 12:30 (elevator) will receive automatic refunds Source: Diario Libre.

Broader Context

France is under red and orange weather alerts as the heatwave intensifies, affecting multiple regions Source: Infobae. The early closures are a precautionary measure to ensure visitor safety during extreme temperatures.