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Tour Eiffel closes after Hindu delegation visit
The Eiffel Tower closed on Monday, September 7, 2026, due to a strike following the removal of female staff during a visit by a Hindu delegation on Saturday. The delegation was visiting in connection with the inauguration of a large temple in Bussy-Saint-Georges, according to La Croix.
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- ReportingEiffel Tower: controversy after the eviction of female staff at the request of a Hindu delegation
La Croix · La Croix (avec AFP)
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