Paris landmarks are open to tourists, but the city remains on edge in the wake of a terrorist attack that killed at least 129 people. And, U.S. officials are warning tourists to the city to remain vigilant.
”In tragic moments that pass over France, culture is more than ever the symbolic place of discovery for oneself and others,” Fox News Channel quoted Culture Minister Fleur Pellerin as saying in a Sunday night statement.
The Eiffel Tower, for example, reopened and was illuminated in red, white and blue. Press photos also showed heavily armed soldiers patrolling nearby famous landmarks, such as Notre Dame cathedral.
“We strongly urge U.S. citizens to maintain a high level of vigilance, be aware of local events, and take the appropriate steps to bolster their personal security, including limiting their movements to essential activity,” the U.S. Embassy in France said in an alert. “U.S. citizens are encouraged to monitor media and local information sources and factor updated information into personal travel plans and activities.”
