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You may have noticed that it’s a bit warm across large parts of France, with the country in the grip of the second dangerous heatwave of the summer, and forecasters predicting it will peak between Sunday and Tuesday.

As well as scorching days, many heatwaves are also characterised by ‘tropical nights’ when the temperature doesn’t drop below 20C. So here are some tips from experts to help you sleep when it’s hot.

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