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New wildfire spreads through 225 hectares in southern France

Critical day for firefighters battling to contain blaze in Aude

High temperatures: what to expect this weekend in France

Seven departments have been placed on orange heatwave alert for this weekend

Temperatures to near 40C in southern France as summer confirmed as hottest ever

Five departments on orange alert; only second time France has issued this level of heatwave alert in September

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Water restrictions in France set to last into autumn as drought deepens

Garden watering, pool filling: map shows latest crisis restrictions

French mayor raises water prices sevenfold to curb consumption

Many areas across France are now at crisis level for water - see our map

France’s groundwater levels continue to fall, with 92% of sites affected

Dry conditions are putting pressure on groundwater reserves – see the levels in your area on our map

Where are France’s nuclear power plants - and how many are out of action due to drought or heatwaves?

High temperatures and low water levels can force reactors to reduce output or shut down

Landes wildfire: hundreds evacuated as firefighters battle 1,100-hectare blaze

Australian helicopter sent to help fight Landes fire

Storms set to hit France this weekend as heatwave eases

‘The fall in temperatures is expected to be very slow across the country’

Heatwave pushes up fruit and vegetable prices across France

From smaller apples to ruined vegetables, growers are struggling as the heat takes its toll on production

Heatwaves, fires, drought: how serious is France’s water crisis?

See the latest on tap water restrictions across France

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

Final days to take advantage of France’s summer sales

The original dates were extended following record heatwave

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

France’s heatwaves light up transatlantic debate on AC

This year has seen temperatures rising over 40C

Two elderly swimmers drown in western France

High temperatures continue to draw people into the water

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

‘Maybe thirty seconds after the store opened, everything was gone’

How the heatwave has affected mosquitoes in France

Mosquitoes thrive under warm temperatures but not at extreme heat

Alcohol consumption in public places banned in Paris

The measures are aimed at reducing pressure on hospitals

Tree-lined campsite in southern France with tents, caravans, parked cars and a gravel road.

British woman dies in French campsite during extreme heatwave

The elderly woman fell ill while staying at the campsite

Swimming in France: the rules, risks and hidden dangers

Rules differ between canals, rivers, lakes and the sea

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

An investigation for involuntary manslaughter has been opened

Why is France behind on air-conditioning use?

Only 17% of French people consider air-conditioning environmentally friendly, survey shows

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