Famous landmarks slash visiting hours as deadly heat wave threatens tourists
Far fewer guests lingered outside to admire the Louvre’s glass pyramid, with many hurrying past the sun-baked plaza. During peak season, the monument is typically open from 9 a.m. until 12:45 a.m., but it closed to visitors at 4 p.m. on Tuesday, with last entries at 12:15 p.m., Reuters reported. The decision affected one of the world’s busiest paid landmarks.
- ▪Far fewer guests lingered outside to admire the Louvre’s glass pyramid, with many hurrying past the sun-baked plaza.
- ▪During peak season, the monument is typically open from 9 a.m. until 12:45 a.m., but it closed to visitors at 4 p.m. on Tuesday, with last entries at 12:15 p.m., Reuters reported.
- ▪The decision affected one of the world’s busiest paid landmarks.
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Travel Famous landmarks slash visiting hours as deadly heat wave threatens tourists Eiffel Tower and Louvre among the attractions closing early amid soaring temperatures By Kelly McGreal , Jessica Mekles Fox News Published June 26, 2026 1:57pm EDT Facebook Twitter Threads Flipboard Comments Print Email Add Fox News on Google close Video Summer hot spot takes drastic step as extreme heat puts tourists at risk Authorities across France are urging residents and visitors to avoid unsupervised swimming and public alcohol consumption after a string of fatalities linked to extreme temperatures. NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Some of Europe’s most visited landmarks are cutting their hours as a brutal heat wave strains cities built for crowds, not 104-degree Fahrenheit.
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