France is baking under its third enduring heatwave of the summer – but forecasters believe the end is in sight albeit only after more days of extreme heat.
James Harrington - news@thelocal.fr
Updated: Thu 9 Jul 2026 16:09 CET
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Forecasters say the heatwave currently baking France will last a few more days. (Photo by Valery HACHE / AFP)
France is baking under its third enduring heatwave of the summer – but forecasters believe the end is in sight albeit only after more days of extreme heat.
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