Emma Albright - emma.albright@thelocal.com
Updated: Fri 17 Jul 2026 13:32 CET
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People enjoy the beach in Douarnenez, Brittany, on July 13th, 2026, as France is weathering a third heatwave in less than three months. (Photo by Fred TANNEAU / AFP)
As heatwaves intensify across France, a growing number of holidaymakers are turning to Brittany - long associated with rain and cooler temperatures, the region is increasingly being seen as a refuge from extreme heat. But in reality, it's not that simple.
