Daily Mail on MSN

Moment lightning strikes Eiffel Tower as European nations bask in record temperatures

This is the electrifying moment the Eiffel Tower is struck by lightning as thunderstorms swept across Paris following a major heatwave.
The Cool Down on MSN

Paris closes the Eiffel Tower and Louvre early as France's record heat wave kills dozens

French authorities said at least 48 people drowned after entering the water to escape the heat.
Mental Floss

15 Monumental Facts About the Eiffel Tower

To mark the 100th anniversary of the French Revolution, Paris hosted the 1889 World’s Fair (Exposition Universelle). Hoping to be considered for the high-profile project, artists from around the nation sent in plans for a structure to mark the entrance ...
Les Frenchies on MSN

We found a hidden restaurant near the Eiffel Tower

Right next to one of the busiest landmarks in the world, we found something most people walk past without noticing. This hidden restaurant feels completely removed from the chaos around the Eiffel Tower.

Paris July 14, 2026 fireworks: information and schedule for July 13.

The fireworks display on July 14, 2026 returns to Paris to celebrate the National Holiday, still launched from the Eiffel Tower, in the 7th arrondissement, above the Champ de Mars

I worked as a tour guide in Paris. Here are the 5 biggest mistakes I saw tourists make.

I worked as a tour guide in Paris and often saw visitors make the same mistakes, like staying near the Eiffel Tower or trying to do too much in a day.

European heatwave forces Eiffel Tower early closure and tourist attraction shutdowns

From the Eiffel Tower and the Louvre to Buckingham Palace's Changing of the Guard, soaring temperatures are forcing attractions to close, shorten opening hours and cancel events as a heatwave grips Europe.