Two US tourists found sleeping in Paris’ Eiffel Tower after hopping barrier

Americans had spent a night under the stars in a spot normally closed to the public but did not pose any apparent threat'

Two American tourists have been found sleeping off a heavy night in the heights of Paris' Eiffel Tower, after dodging security the night before, the monument's operator said on Tuesday.

Security guards roused the men in the early morning" as they were making their rounds before the French landmark's 9am opening time on Monday, publicly-owned Eiffel Tower operator Sete said.