Construction works spoil views of famous sights in Paris

A file picture of the Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris, which was damaged in a devastating fire in April 2019. — Reuters

Tourists can finally flock to Paris, France, after two years of the Covid-19 pandemic but many are frustrated by the construction works spoiling views of famous sights such as the Eiffel Tower and Notre Dame Cathedral.

Monuments including the Louvre museum and Grand Palais are covered with scaffolding, wooden fencing or billboards as the City of Light gears up to host the Olympics in 2024, sparking disappointment in tourists looking for the perfect snap.