Archive · 8 Sep 2026
Eiffel Tower Shut Over Women Staff Sidelined During Visit
The Eiffel Tower was closed because people were protesting how women workers were treated during a visit.
The visiting group was connected to BAPS, a Hindu organization.
Some people were concerned that women staff were sidelined.
BAPS said it understood these concerns.
The organization said it was taking them very seriously.
BAPS also said the visit had been planned with Eiffel Tower staff.
It said the group visited at the beginning of normal opening hours because it was large.
The goal, according to BAPS, was to reduce disruption for other visitors.
The Eiffel Tower was shut in protest after women staff were reportedly sidelined during a Hindu group's visit.
The visit involved BAPS and a large delegation.
BAPS said it understood the concerns and was taking them very seriously.
BAPS said the visit was coordinated with Eiffel Tower staff because of the delegation's size.
BAPS said the visit began at normal opening hours to limit disruption for other visitors.
- Who
- Women Eiffel Tower staff, BAPS, and the organization's large delegation.
- What
- The Eiffel Tower was shut during a protest over claims that women staff were sidelined during the visit.
- When
- The exact date is not stated; BAPS said the visit took place at the start of normal opening hours.
- Where
- The Eiffel Tower.
- Why
- The closure followed concerns about the treatment and role of women staff during the Hindu group's visit.
Critics and Protesters
BAPS
Treatment of Women Staff
Critics and Protesters
Women staff were reportedly sidelined during the Hindu group's visit, prompting concerns and a protest.
BAPS
BAPS acknowledged the concerns and said it was taking them very seriously.
Visit Arrangements
Critics and Protesters
The circumstances of the visit led to concerns about how the delegation was accommodated.
BAPS
BAPS said the visit was arranged in coordination with Eiffel Tower staff because of the delegation's size.
Effect on Other Visitors
Critics and Protesters
The visit was followed by the Eiffel Tower being shut in protest.
BAPS
BAPS said the visit began at normal opening hours to limit disruption for other visitors.
- Location
- Eiffel Tower
- Organization
- BAPS
- Trigger
- Concerns that women staff were sidelined during the visit
- Delegation
- BAPS said the delegation was large
- Visit timing
- The start of normal opening hours
- BAPS response
- The organization said it understood the concerns and took them very seriously
- Stated purpose of timing
- To limit disruption for other visitors