After experiencing a record-breaking heatwave in late May, France is set for a change in weather this week, with temperatures falling and thunderstorms forecast across much of the country.
Emma Albright - emma.albright@thelocal.com
Updated: Tue 2 Jun 2026 09:12 CET
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Lightning strikes during a thunderstorm in Bruay-la-Buissiere, northern France, on June 14th, 2025. (Photo by Sameer Al-DOUMY / AFP)
After experiencing a record-breaking heatwave in late May, France is set for a change in weather this week, with temperatures falling and thunderstorms forecast across much of the country.
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