France's Third Heatwave Prompts Early Closures of Paris Landmarks
France is experiencing its third heatwave of the year, with 24 departments in the northwest and Paris region placed on red alert. High temperatures are expected to persist for several days, leading to early closures of Paris landmarks like the Eiffel Tower and Louvre.
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France's third heatwave of the year drags on, less intense than the previous one but still stifling
Twenty-four departments in northwestern France and the Paris region will be placed on red heat alert on Saturday, with 56 departments on orange alert. The very high temperatures could persist until Thursday.
Read full article →Paris landmarks to close early as France swelters under third heatwave since May
The Eiffel Tower and other Paris landmarks, including the Louvre and the Musée d'Orsay, will close early over the weekend as France is hit by its third heatwave since May. Across the country, many towns have also cancelled their fireworks displays for Bastille Day due to increased fires and dry conditions.
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