The Eiffel Tower was closed after staff staged a protest over the relocation of female employees during a religious visit, according to details supplied about the incident.
The protest led to the landmark being shut while concerns were raised about how the female workers had been treated. A union representative said the employees felt “humiliated” by what happened.
An investigation is now due to be launched into the incident. The available information does not specify how many workers were involved, how long the closure lasted or the precise circumstances surrounding the religious visit.
The investigation is expected to examine the events that led to the employees being moved and the response from those responsible. No further details about its scope or findings have been provided.