Eiffel Tower Closed by Strike Over Removal of Female Staff
| Location | Paris, France |
|---|---|
| Site affected | Eiffel Tower |
| Date of closure | September 7, 2026 |
| Cause | Staff strike following removal of female employees during visit by Hindu group |
The Eiffel Tower was closed on Monday after site employees launched a strike to protest the removal of female staff during a visit by a Hindu religious group. Both site management and worker representatives confirmed the shutdown of the Paris landmark.
The industrial action was prompted by an incident in which female staff were taken off duty during the religious group’s visit. Days prior, on September 3, Hindu monks had held a religious ceremony in front of the monument ahead of a parade along the Seine river.
Further details regarding the expected length of the closure, the total number of staff involved in the strike, or the progress of talks between management and employees remain unconfirmed.
Background
The Eiffel Tower is one of the most visited monuments in the world, drawing millions of international tourists each year. Operations at French cultural landmarks are periodically disrupted by industrial action over working conditions, staffing policies, and workplace management disputes.
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