Due to heavy snowfall, the Iron Lady was also closed to visitors on Tuesday.

According to SETE, the nature of the tower makes the process of clearing the snow away relatively complex, because it is impossible to envisage gritting the platforms as this is corrosive for metal, and it is not authorized as it could also damage the lift mechanisms.

Instead, shovels are used to clear away the deeper layers of snow, and an anti-frost treatment is carried out by applying calcium chloride and heating the platforms, the statement said.

The Eiffel Tower will reopen on Sunday, Feb. 11.