When to avoid travelling on France’s main routes during the summer holidays, public transport works in the Paris area, strikes and what the weather might do
James Harrington - news@thelocal.fr
Updated: Mon 22 Jun 2026 11:28 CET
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Firefighters stand on the side of the road following an accident, near the city of Orange, south-eastern France. (Photo by Valentine CHAPUIS / AFP)
When to avoid travelling on France’s main routes during the summer holidays, public transport works in the Paris area, strikes and what the weather might do
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The heatwave is set to intensify, while storms are also forecast in parts of the country, so you might want to check whether…
Tourists and Parisians alike will have to contend with mass transport disruptions in the French capital and surrounding suburbs…
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A heatwave extending is expected this week, with temperatures expected to approach 40C. Rail services will be cut to avoid…
Cities, including Paris, were placed on orange alert, the second-highest, with authorities urging residents to be "very cautious"…
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