Tourists are having a rude awakening while trying to access and visit some of the most famous Parisian landmarks.
FILE - A security officer watches people taking photographs in front of the Eiffel Tower ahead of the 2024 Summer Olympics , Saturday, July 20, 2024, in Paris , France. Three days before the start of the Olympics , France's Interior Minister has hailed the countrys law enforcement for their hard work in making the Paris Games safe for 10,500 athletes and millions of visitors.
Several tourists have run into security barriers, police checkpoints, blocked streets and closed restaurants due to strict Olympic security measures.Many popular landmarks had restricted access for Parisians and tourists unless they had a pre-approved QR code that justified the need for walking within the perimeter.
The KPRC 2 Paries crew found one of the best ways to avoid all the traffic and blockages, is by taking the metro. No signs were at any of the security checkpoints explaining the closures or security pass program. Instead, Paris police officers individually spoke to thousands of confused pedestrians who were simply trying to reach their destinations on the other side of the river.The famous Notre Dame Cathedral is completely fenced off, and the entirety of the Louvre is fenced in and requires a reservation to gain access to a view of its signature glass pyramid.Watch the Olympics daily on KPRC 2.
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