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Storms in France: two people struck by lightning in Pyrenees

We look at where and when storms are expected this week

Wildfire flames burn dry grass beside bare trees, with a map inset showing fire hotspots.

France wildfires: Var blaze spread stops after burning 1,800 hectares

Extreme heat and wildfire risk remain high in south

France’s heatwaves could trigger supermarket shortages and price rises for fresh produce

Growers’ association says that lettuces, carrots and onions are among worst-affected crops

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Wildfires and heatwaves take a severe toll on French wildlife: how you can help

‘Simply putting out fresh water can already make a big difference for wildlife’

Heatwave in France: how to avoid online scams for fake air conditioners

If the price sounds too good to be true…it probably is

France aircon rental business experiences surge in demand

‘We have seen almost 50 times more requests’

Final days to take advantage of France’s summer sales

The original dates were extended following record heatwave

Dordogne hotel owner cools rooms by 4-5C by painting roof with lime

White roof reflects heat to help lower indoor temperatures without air conditioning

Young volunteers give free air conditioners to elderly people during heatwave

‘I thought I was going to die in this heat, and you arrived and made me feel better’

Are cicadas in the south-east of France making more noise this summer?

‘We are in Provence and our cicadas are announcing summer’

Readers reveal what worked to stop ants invading their homes

Practical suggestions from readers after this summer's surge in household ant invasions

France records 139 drowning deaths since June 19

More than half of fatalities occurred in unsupervised swimming areas

Wildfire smoke and flames in the background, with an inset of an older woman holding a cat inside a home.

British couple’s ‘sheer panic’ fleeing south-west France wildfires

Pyrénées-Orientales’ fire ongoing as experts stress how brush clearing can save homes

Heatwave in France: alerts expand and no let-up for at least a week

72 departments under orange alert, wildfire danger increases, July 14 celebrations affected

How the heatwave has affected mosquitoes in France

Mosquitoes thrive under warm temperatures but not at extreme heat

Heatwave in France: 72 departments placed on red alert

The heatwave is expected to persist until Sunday

Forty drown in five days: why France’s heatwave has turned deadly

Half of all deaths by drowning in 2025 occurred in rivers and lakes

Where are tap water restrictions in place in France?

Nearly two dozen departments are restricting water usage in some way

France heatwave: young children found dead in car

The two children were aged two and four

Heatwave in France: how to help your pets and wild animals cope

From providing fresh water to avoiding the hottest hours of the day, small actions can make a big difference during periods of extreme heat

A woman sitting on a sofa looking hot, with a fan pointed at her face

Tips on how to stay cool in France’s heatwave

With temperatures in France approaching 40C, we look at advice on how to stop yourself from overheating

Intense heat and storm alerts in France

61 French departments under an orange alert for Saturday, Monday could be hottest ever day in France

Heatwave drives water alerts across 51 French departments

Map illustrates departments affected by water warnings and restrictions across France

France heatwave map: where temperatures could reach 40C this weekend

Heat will build through the week, peaking on Sunday with widespread 33–38C and local highs of 40C

France heatwave update: 13 departments under orange alert and highs of 38C expected

Warnings have been extended across parts of western France as authorities urge residents to stay vigilant

Heatwave: Eight French departments placed under orange alert

See the map of affected departments

France braces for hottest day of heatwave as seven deaths linked

Temperatures are expected to exceed 35C in parts of western France as officials warn residents to stay vigilant

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France heatwave: red alerts continue as thunder storms approach

Record-breaking temperatures have triggered road speed limits to be lowered to combat pollution

Ça crame and other phrases for when the weather is too hot

Discover different ways to describe the heat in French

Floods, fires, and drought: ‘Shock’ France climate change report

The report warns that coastal cities could disappear and major cities could be uninhabitable in summer

All of France on alert for heat danger on anniversary of 2003 tragedy

Weather warnings have been raised for every region with the potential risk to over-75s stressed

Hot weather to return, up to 32C forecast this weekend in France

Heat records will not be broken but all of France will experience summer-like temperatures

Bordeaux 35C, Pau 34C, Tours 32C: how long will the hot spell last?

Record-breaking weather is particularly affecting the south-west

Hot weekend ahead in France, records set to be broken

The south-west in particular will face temperatures of 10C higher than usual as October begins

Why are temperatures rising again in France: how warm and how long?

Bursts of warm winds are keeping temperatures high throughout the day and could see records broken

Will France's unseasonably warm weather last into October?

Clear skies for large parts of the week will contribute to higher temperatures, although they will fall short of previous predictions

Temperatures up to 32C forecast next week for southern half of France

This could last into October setting new heat records although an official heatwave declaration is unlikely

Hot weather set to return to France this week

Warm Mediterranean winds will see temperatures reach up to 30C once the storms disappear

France sees heatwave warnings elevate for Friday

14 departments including the capital will face tier-three orange alert

Heatwave alerts rise in France, will they continue over the weekend?

Now there are 14 departments on a tier-three orange warning, as forecasts now predict temperatures could remain in place for days

Will France's heatwave last until Sunday as predicted?

More September records broken as there is no sign of the hot weather letting up

Heatwave alerts spread across west and north France, records tumble

Over 40 departments including many unaffected by August’s heatwave now face warnings

Return of hot weather this week in France: how hot and for how long?

Heatwave warnings are already in place in many areas

MAP: See how hot areas of France are set to get today and tomorrow

See where temperatures could reach up to 39C, and where they could be highest on Tuesday

Sahara sand blown across south west France is on way to other areas

The sand will give an orange tint to skies and will be deposited as far north as Brittany

High temperatures set to return to France next week

Most of the country, including Brittany this time, is forecast to see a significant rise. Some parts of the south west could see highs of over 38C

A woman fanning herself in a house looking too hot

Heatwaves: France’s housing minister backs grants to help cool homes

The new minister is ‘in favour’ of extending financial aid for projects to cool properties down, taking the lead from France’s overseas territories

Big temperature drop: weather outlook for start of the week in France

Storms have now cleared the heatwave and standard summer weather is expected to return shortly but with high winds in places

French winemakers harvest grapes by night to escape heatwave

Vignerons have had to work through the night to stop grapes from spoiling

Storms, heat, hail: What is weekend weather outlook for France?

Alerts are continuing - but diminishing

Heatwave continues in France but storms arrive sparking new alerts

Hundreds more heat records broken on Wednesday and many red level warnings still in place

South-west France set for 10C temperature drop, what about elsewhere?

The fall is expected to come over just 24 hours in some areas. It is to early to predict yet whether heatwaves will return in September

Heat records broken across France, up to 43C expected today

19 departments are on red alert as France braces for another day of record temperatures - with the peak coming a little later than first forecast

South France: Heat sparks pollution alert, public transport made free

Motorway speeds are also being limited and some cruiseship stopovers are banned in a bid to reduce air pollution

France heatwave: what to (and not to) eat and drink

Keeping hydrated and eating the right foods can help keep you energised for longer and maintain a better internal body temperature

France heatwave: what does a red alert change for the public?

19 departments will face the highest alert on Wednesday

How to locate free drinking water fountains near you in France

Paris even has some points which offer sparkling water

MAP: See how hot it will be in France today and tomorrow

Heatwave could see more areas reach 42C, after over a dozen record highs were broken yesterday

France heatwave alerts multiply and to turn red, when will it end?

Red level alerts set to come into force Monday evening with a rise in temperatures forecast for midweek

France heatwave tips: How to sleep, keep cool and stay healthy

Regulating your body temperature will help lower the risk of heatstroke and other illnesses

France holds heatwave crisis meeting as hotter temperatures forecast

A ‘heat dome’ is expected to add to the situation next week - we explain

MAP: See what temperatures to expect today and tomorrow in France

Temperatures in the south and the Rhône valley in particular will be extremely high

Beautiful public swimming pools in France to visit this summer

From Paris to Toulouse, there are many impressive public pools across the country where you can go for a cool dip

France heatwave: more areas on official alert, what does this change?

19 departments will be facing a tier-three warning tomorrow. We look at what actions are being taken to protect residents

France hot spell: what is the outlook on how long it will last

Most aread of country affected with temperatures only dropping after storms

A man holding a thermometer showing 40C against an urban background

This week is set to be hottest of year in France: How hot and where?

Expect the nights to be warm too. We share tips for the home, garden, car, pets and health

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Photos: Floods in southwest France after two months’ rainfall in day

Flash flooding closed roads and entered shops as up to 150mm fell in just two hours

Most of France on alert for storms before bank holiday

Areas in the south west are on tier-three warnings, while temperatures are forecast to reach up to 38C in the east where heatwave alerts continue

Sun, storms and heatwaves: Weather outlook for France this weekend

Heavy rain is expected to hit the north-east on Saturday, while heatwave alerts have been issued for five departments in the southern half of France

Summer is back: Temperatures to climb sharply in the south of France

Forecasters are predicting the mercury could hit 40C on Wednesday

Tourism reversal in France: southerners head north to cool off

We look at problem of ‘over-touristed’ areas and what is being done to help

Heatwave-hit south of France set for respite by the weekend

Experts say the ‘heat dome’ keeping temperatures high will soon shift towards Greece

What is the foehn effect and how has it intensified France’s heatwave?

The phenomenon is thought to have increased temperatures in Ariège from 17C to 36C in under an hour

Heatwave in France: Do I have to go into the office?

Your employer might encourage home-working, be more flexible with hours or halt physical labour during the hottest part of the day after making a risk assessment

A colour-coded department showing the highest temperature record per department, by shades of red

Map: What is the highest temperature recorded in your part of France?

We look at records across the country as the current heatwave continues

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Storms in France: two people struck by lightning in Pyrenees

France wildfires: Var blaze spread stops after burning 1,800 hectares

France’s heatwaves could trigger supermarket shortages and price rises for fresh produce

Wildfires and heatwaves take a severe toll on French wildlife: how you can help

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Final days to take advantage of France’s summer sales

Dordogne hotel owner cools rooms by 4-5C by painting roof with lime

Young volunteers give free air conditioners to elderly people during heatwave

Are cicadas in the south-east of France making more noise this summer?

Readers reveal what worked to stop ants invading their homes

France records 139 drowning deaths since June 19

British couple’s ‘sheer panic’ fleeing south-west France wildfires

Heatwave in France: alerts expand and no let-up for at least a week

France’s heatwaves light up transatlantic debate on AC

Two elderly swimmers drown in western France

Queues for low-cost air conditioners as France braces for further heatwave

How the heatwave has affected mosquitoes in France

Alcohol consumption in public places banned in Paris

British woman dies in French campsite during extreme heatwave

Swimming in France: the rules, risks and hidden dangers

French heatwave: three-year-old dies after becoming trapped in car

Why is France behind on air-conditioning use?

Heatwave in France: 72 departments placed on red alert

Forty drown in five days: why France’s heatwave has turned deadly

Where are tap water restrictions in place in France?

France heatwave: young children found dead in car

Heatwave in France: how to help your pets and wild animals cope

Tips on how to stay cool in France’s heatwave

Intense heat and storm alerts in France

Heatwave drives water alerts across 51 French departments

France heatwave map: where temperatures could reach 40C this weekend

France heatwave update: 13 departments under orange alert and highs of 38C expected

Heatwave: Eight French departments placed under orange alert

France braces for hottest day of heatwave as seven deaths linked

France heatwave: red alerts continue as thunder storms approach

Ça crame and other phrases for when the weather is too hot

Floods, fires, and drought: ‘Shock’ France climate change report

All of France on alert for heat danger on anniversary of 2003 tragedy

Hot weather to return, up to 32C forecast this weekend in France

Bordeaux 35C, Pau 34C, Tours 32C: how long will the hot spell last?

Hot weekend ahead in France, records set to be broken

Why are temperatures rising again in France: how warm and how long?

Will France's unseasonably warm weather last into October?

Temperatures up to 32C forecast next week for southern half of France

Hot weather set to return to France this week

France sees heatwave warnings elevate for Friday

Heatwave alerts rise in France, will they continue over the weekend?

Will France's heatwave last until Sunday as predicted?

Heatwave alerts spread across west and north France, records tumble

Return of hot weather this week in France: how hot and for how long?

MAP: See how hot areas of France are set to get today and tomorrow

Sahara sand blown across south west France is on way to other areas

High temperatures set to return to France next week

Heatwaves: France’s housing minister backs grants to help cool homes

Big temperature drop: weather outlook for start of the week in France

French winemakers harvest grapes by night to escape heatwave

Storms, heat, hail: What is weekend weather outlook for France?

Heatwave continues in France but storms arrive sparking new alerts

South-west France set for 10C temperature drop, what about elsewhere?

Heat records broken across France, up to 43C expected today

South France: Heat sparks pollution alert, public transport made free

France heatwave: what to (and not to) eat and drink

France heatwave: what does a red alert change for the public?

How to locate free drinking water fountains near you in France

MAP: See how hot it will be in France today and tomorrow

France heatwave alerts multiply and to turn red, when will it end?

France heatwave tips: How to sleep, keep cool and stay healthy

France holds heatwave crisis meeting as hotter temperatures forecast

MAP: See what temperatures to expect today and tomorrow in France

Beautiful public swimming pools in France to visit this summer