Future heatwaves, where water restrictions are in place, ways to say ‘thank you’, and what we know about France’s social media ban
Astonishingly, it’s nearly August. It’s the month the women’s Tour de France gets under way, property tax bills (or refunds) start arriving, your phone should ring a little less often... and two celestial events take place.
What changes in France in August 2026
Most of France has emerged from its third heatwave in just two months, with temperatures finally easing across most of the country – so what's in store for the weeks ahead?
Will France see another heatwave in August?
