epaselect epa11617739 A figure of a uniformed man in blue, honoring the original elevator operators before they were replaced by automation, adorns the east elevator of the Eiffel Tower in Paris, France, 21 September 2024. The elevator machinery area of the Eiffel Tower is usually closed to the public and only open on specific occasions such as heritage days. French Heritage Days, which usually take place on the third weekend of September, provide an opportunity to explore heritage sites and monuments. EPA/TERESA SUAREZ
