Paris imposes alcohol restrictions during heatwave

Paris authorities banned street alcohol consumption and takeaway alcohol sales starting Friday to cope with a severe heatwave, with public cooling centers opened for residents without air conditioning according to multiple reports.

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

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 reports.

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