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Canal Saint-Martin becomes cooling spot as heatwave grips Paris
Paris faces extreme heat as crowds use fountains and the Canal Saint-Martin to cool off, while authorities impose alerts and safety measures.
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Korea Times News
· Jun 23, 2026
Scorching heat shuts Paris landmarks early as France swelters
Scorching heat shuts Paris landmarks early as France swelters
South China Morning Post
· Jun 27, 2026
French heatwave packs hotels as city dwellers struggle to sleep
As France sweltered under one of the worst heatwaves ever recorded this week, city dwellers scrambled for any escape they could find, with many checking into hotels to benefit from air conditioning and access to pools. Temperatures in Paris hit a June record of 40.9 degrees Celsius on Wednesday, a day after France recorded its hottest day since records began nearly 80 years ago. But few private flats in the country have air conditioning, particularly those in the densely populated capital....
teleSUR English
· Jun 30, 2026
Heatwave Scorches France’s Public Finances
At the heatwave-related crisis root lies a chronic shortfall in public investment. Paris sweltered under temperatures nearing 40 degrees Celsius in the past week, as red alerts for extreme heat blanketed most of France. Even after sunset, the capital has found little respite, with night temperatures staying punishingly close to 30 degrees. RELATED: W.H.O. Reports []
Kuwait Times
· Jul 9, 2026
Western Europe records its hottest June as heatwaves surge: EU monitor
PARIS: Western Europe experienced its hottest June on record last month as a searing heatwave swept across a continent facing increasingly frequent and intense heat extremes, the E...
The West Australian
· Jun 27, 2026
A charming portion of Paris
Charm in the French capital
Borneo Bulletin
· Jul 5, 2026
Paris summer ritual returns with 3 supervised Seine swimming spots
Paris summer ritual returns with 3 supervised Seine swimming spots
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Related coverage for "Canal Saint-Martin becomes cooling spot as heatwave grips Paris": Korea Times News — Scorching heat shuts Paris landmarks early as France swelters. South China Morning Post — French heatwave packs hotels as city dwellers struggle to sleep. teleSUR English — Heatwave Scorches France’s Public Finances. Kuwait Times — Western Europe records its hottest June as heatwaves surge: EU monitor. The West Australian — A charming portion of Paris. Borneo Bulletin — Paris summer ritual returns with 3 supervised Seine swimming spots