This week's La Belle Vie newsletter looks at how we can survive France's heatwave, plus the rise in popularity for non-alcoholic drinks and why this summer could be potentially mosquito-free.
Emma Albright - emma.albright@thelocal.com
Updated: Thu 9 Jul 2026 17:50 CET
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A couple protect themselves from the sun under an umbrella in front of the Louvre Pyramid during France's heatwave. (Photo by Dimitar DILKOFF / AFP)
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