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Paris in uproar after Eiffel Tower restricts female staff for Hindu group’s visit

Washington Post World Tuesday 08 September 2026, 13:41 UTC By Victoria Craw 1 min read
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Parisian authorities have promised an investigation after staff at the Eiffel Tower said managers told female workers to retreat out of sight during a religious group’s visit, French media report, in an issue that has sparked widespread political condemnation. Democracy Dies in Darkness The 7 logo The 7 LIVEParis in uproar after Eiffel Tower restricts female staff for Hindu group’s visit The Paris landmark reopened Tuesday following a staff strike.

Parisian authorities have promised an investigation after staff at the Eiffel Tower said managers told female workers to retreat out of sight during a religious group’s visit, French media report, in an issue that has sparked widespread political condemnation. Democracy Dies in Darkness The 7 logo The 7 LIVEParis in uproar after Eiffel Tower restricts female staff for Hindu group’s visit The Paris landmark reopened Tuesday following a staff strike.
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