When heatwaves strike, Paris is not usually the hottest part of France - but the capital is over-represented when it comes to excess deaths during hot weather. Here's a look at what makes heat so dangerous in Paris.
Emma Pearson - emma.pearson@thelocal.com
Updated: Fri 17 Jul 2026 16:39 CET
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Soaring temperatures in Paris are not merely uncomfortable, they can be very dangerous. Photo by Martin LELIEVRE / AFP
When heatwaves strike, Paris is not usually the hottest part of France - but the capital is over-represented when it comes to excess deaths during hot weather. Here's a look at what makes heat so dangerous in Paris.
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