--- title: "Eiffel Tower in Paris closed amid nationwide strikes in France" description: "On November 5, the Eiffel Tower in Paris was closed to visitors due to a nationwide strike movement. The administration asked e-ticket holders to check their email." date: 2026-11-05T14:42:31.206Z lang: en url: https://xab.info/en/posts/eiffel-tower-closed-france-strikes tags: [eiffel-tower, france, strike, paris, protests] author: "Alexander Buran" publisher: "XAB.info" --- # Eiffel Tower in Paris closed amid nationwide strikes in France ![A young woman in a black jacket looking at her phone with the Eiffel Tower in Paris in the background](https://xab.info/media/2026/11/05/ejfelevu-bashnyu-zakryli-na-fone-zabastovki-vo-francii/ejfelevu-bashnyu-zakryli-na-fone-zabastovki-vo-francii-1.webp) ## Key Points - On November 5, the Eiffel Tower in Paris was temporarily closed to visitors due to a nationwide strike movement. - An official banner, “National Strike 05/11”, was posted on toureiffel.paris; e-ticket holders were advised to check their emails. - The closure occurred against the backdrop of massive October protests in France against the cost of living, with curfews imposed in several cities. On Thursday, November 5, one of the world's main landmarks — the Eiffel Tower in Paris — was temporarily closed to visitors. This was reported by the monument's management on its official website. On the main page, toureiffel.paris, a special information banner appeared for tourists and locals who might have been planning a visit: “Information for visitors — National Strike 05/11”. ### Official notification and handling of ticket holders In the notification text, the administration explicitly stated that the tower was closed on that day, November 5, due to a “national strike movement.” The message stated verbatim: “The Eiffel Tower is closed today.” Visitors who had already purchased e-tickets were advised to check their emails, where explanations and, presumably, information regarding refunds are expected to be sent. In conclusion, the landmark’s administration apologized for the inconvenience caused. ### Context: a month of protests in France The closure of the tower occurred against the backdrop of a tense social climate in the country. In October, France was swept by large-scale nationwide demonstrations, including protests against the rising cost of living. In Paris and a number of other cities, authorities imposed a curfew. On October 24 alone, tens of thousands of people took to the streets of French cities; clashes occurred in many locations, and police used tear gas and water cannons. On October 31, mass protests against high costs and deteriorating public services took place again in Paris, Marseille, and other cities, with clashes with law enforcement flaring up again after peaceful marches. ### What this means for travelers For those planning a trip to Paris, the situation means they must check the official Eiffel Tower website before visiting: during periods of national strikes, the monument's operating hours can change throughout the day. E-ticket holders should keep an eye on their email, where the administration sends notifications about changes and compensations. The November 5 closure is temporary and is specifically related to the strike movement, not to technical or weather-related issues. ### Broader background: from protests to legislative initiatives Street actions in France in October became part of a wider cycle of public protests, following which authorities are discussing measures to restrict illegal protests amid riots and looting. Parallel to this, other public actions were held in the country, including rallies in support of Ukraine involving both Ukrainian and French communities. Thus, the temporary closure of the Eiffel Tower on November 5 became another visible consequence of the prolonged nationwide strike movement that has gripped key facilities and service sectors of the French capital. ## Fact-Check & Sources - [Эйфелеву башню в Париже временно закрыли: причины и советы посетителям](https://www.rbc.ua/ukr/news/eyfelevu-vezhu-parizhi-timchasovo-zakrili-1793888527.html) - Primary source: official notice on toureiffel.paris about the November 5 closure due to the national strike movement, request to e-ticket holders to check their email. - [Эйфелеву башню закрыли после требования убрать женщин из зоны важного визита](https://mignews.com/news/politic/ejfelevu-bashnyu-zakryli-posle-trebovaniya-ubrat-zhenshin-iz-zony-vazhnogo-vizita.html) - Describes a different event (closure on a Monday during a BAPS delegation visit in September), does not relate to the November 5 closure. - [Эйфелеву башню закрыли для туристов](https://www.business-gazeta.ru/video/315228?fullpage) - Describes a strike against labor law amendments without reference to the date of November 5; does not confirm or refute the current event. - [Эйфелеву башню временно закрыли после забастовки сотрудников из-за визита индуистов](https://vm.ru/news/1356703-ejfelevu-bashnyu-vremenno-zakryli-posle-zabastovki-sotrudnikov-iz-za-vizita-induistov) - Points to a closure on September 7 due to a strike over a Hindu visit — a different event, not November 5. ## FAQ ### Why is the Eiffel Tower closed on November 5? According to the official notification on the toureiffel.paris website, the tower is closed due to a nationwide strike movement (“National Strike 05/11”). ### What should I do if I have already purchased an e-ticket? The administration asks e-ticket holders to check their emails, where explanations regarding the situation are being sent. ### Is the closure related to the October protests? The closure occurred against the backdrop of a prolonged cycle of nationwide protests in October in France against the cost of living, including the imposition of curfews in a number of cities.