Eiffel Tower closed after staff strike over female employee removal during Hindu group visit

The Eiffel Tower was shut on Monday after staff launched a strike protesting the removal of female colleagues during a visit by a Hindu religious group, according to workers and management. The walk‑in strike, which involved employees from the tower’s hospitality and maintenance teams, halted admissions to the landmark, affecting thousands of tourists and commuters scheduled to ascend the monument.

Union representatives said the action was triggered by the abrupt reassignment of female staff members who were present at the site during the group’s visit, a move they described as discriminatory. Management acknowledged the incident and confirmed that the removal was part of a security protocol, though it did not elaborate on the criteria used. The closure remained in effect for the remainder of the day, with officials indicating that operations would resume once the dispute was resolved. FRANCE 24’s Monte Francis reported on the development.