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Paris Bans Public Alcohol Sales During Dangerous Heatwave

Paris authorities have implemented measures including a public alcohol ban and adjusted opening times at tourist sites during the heatwave.

By The Daily Paris · Published 25 July 2026

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Paris has banned public alcohol consumption and takeaway alcohol sales starting from Friday amid the extreme heatwave according to item [17].

Extreme heat has forced early closures of major Paris tourist attractions including the Eiffel Tower and Louvre which will close at 4 pm on Saturday and Sunday according to item [22].

The Champ-de-Mars sightseeing area in Paris had its opening delayed to 8 pm on Monday to limit public exposure to high temperatures according to item [22].

Paris hospitals are mobilizing additional staff to manage a surge in patients due to the heatwave according to item [18].

Sources: perplexity-sonar, perplexity-sonar, perplexity-sonar.

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theguardian.com · Paris heatwave alcohol public events cities extreme temperatures

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