Residents of the troglodyte village of Trôo say their cave homes remain naturally cool year-round, offering an energy-efficient refuge as heatwaves become more frequent across France.
FILE: This July 2007 photo shows a view of the Cathar city of Minerve in southern France.
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Cave homes offer respite from heat
'Like a fridge': France cave homes offer lucky few respite from heat
'Like a fridge': French cave homes offer lucky few respite from heat
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