Eiffel Tower Closes Amid Nationwide France Strikes
The Eiffel Tower was closed to visitors after thousands of protesters joined nationwide strikes in France, with demonstrators marching in more than 200 towns and cities demanding changes to spending and tax policy. The operator, Société d’Exploitation de la Tour Eiffel, posted a closure notice as authorities reported nearly 200,000 protesters across the country (24,000 in Paris); the U.S. Embassy had earlier issued a travel alert advising Americans to avoid demonstration areas.
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📌 Key Facts
- Nearly 200,000 people protested across France on the strike day, with about 24,000 in Paris (French Interior Ministry)
- The Eiffel Tower—operated by Société d’Exploitation de la Tour Eiffel—posted a sign closing the landmark to visitors amid the unrest
- Visitor context: the tower had 6.3 million visitors in 2024, roughly 16,500 per day