Paris investigates removal of female staff at Eiffel Tower during Hindu group visit

Paris Mayor Anne Hidalgo ordered a formal inquiry on Tuesday after a Hindu religious group’s visit to the Eiffel Tower led to the removal of female staff members, triggering an employee walkout and the monument’s temporary shutdown. The incident sparked public outcry, prompting the mayor to demand a review of the tower’s staffing and security protocols to ensure compliance with gender‑equality standards.

The Eiffel Tower, which attracts nearly seven million visitors annually, reopened on Tuesday morning following its one‑day closure on Monday. Authorities indicated that operations would resume under heightened oversight while the investigation proceeds, aiming to prevent similar disruptions and to reaffirm the site’s commitment to inclusive workplace practices.