Eiffel Tower summit closed and parks open overnight as heatwave persists in France - Tourists and locals alike are struggling to contend with spiralling temperatures in France and beyond

The worst heat was felt in southern Europe, while punishing temperatures were forecast to reach 104 degrees Fahrenheit in Paris and remain unusually high in Belgium and the Netherlands.

As a heat wave scorches most of Europe, the Eiffel Tower announced it will be closing early on Tuesday as Paris is expected to hit triple-digit temperatures.