Going to Paris tomorrow and just found out my Eiffel Tower tickets for tomorrow evening and Louvre tickets for Wednesday evening are both canceled. Super disappointed. Any suggestions for alternatives? Worth trying to reschedule?(Guessing that will be impossible this close to the visit).
Posted by
Massachusetts
1768 posts
Claire, it’s due to extreme temperatures. Stay safe!
Weather Alert
Monday 13th of July : the Eiffel Tower is closed due to preparations for the Bastille Day fireworks display organized by the City of Paris.
Due to the high temperatures forecast, the Eiffel Tower will be adjusting its operations
Tuesday 14th of July : the Eiffel Tower will exceptionally close at 4:00 PM. Last entry at 12:15 PM. Restaurants: Last entry at 1:30 p.m.
Visitors with tickets for a visit from noon (for the stairs) and 12:30 PM (for the elevators), please check your email inbox. Your visit will be automatically refunded.
Visitors without tickets are asked to postpone their visit. We apologize for the inconvenience.
Remember to protect yourself from the sun and stay hydrated. Water fountains are available in the walkways leading to the plaza.
Heatwave advisory: The Musée du Louvre will be closing at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday 15 July and Thursday 16 July (last admissions: 2:00 p.m.).
We encourage you to adjust the pace of your visit and protect yourself from the heat.
Posted by
Salem, Oregon, USA
4201 posts
Given the holiday tomorrow, you probably are going to have difficulties rescheduling given how many people are probably in the same boat. If you're wanting an evening view, head up to Sacre Coeur (watch for pickpockets). For art, there dozens of museums to choose from but it would help to know your taste so people can recommend.
There is another post in the forum on topics related to July 14 festivity changes due to the heat:
Posted by
Chicagoland
2452 posts
Sorry your trip is being impacted by the severe heat. Many sights are closing earlier for the next couple days. Try to plan your activities for early in the day. Hopefully your hotel has AC.
If you cannot reschedule the Louvre or ET during your visit, here are a few sights that are air conditioned or partially air conditioned:
Hotel de la Marine an 18th century mansion on the Place de la Concorde with a wonderful audio guide.
Musee Marmottan Monet near the Bois de Boulogne
The Pantheon while no AC, the fascinating underground crypt stays cool