The red alert level for extreme heat has been extended to cover two-thirds of the country on Wednesday, including Brittany, Normandy and Paris.
Emma Pearson - emma.pearson@thelocal.com
Updated: Tue 23 Jun 2026 16:30 CET
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A deadly heatwave has battered France since last week, disrupting daily life as well as forcing school closures and train cancellations. Photo by Charlotte SIEMON / AFP
The red alert level for extreme heat has been extended to cover two-thirds of the country on Wednesday, including Brittany, Normandy and Paris.
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