From heatwaves to summer escapes, via festivals, open-air cinemas and the wine harvest, this week’s La Belle Vie looks at what the summer season means in the 21st century France.
Emma Albright - emma.albright@thelocal.com
Updated: Thu 6 Aug 2026 17:32 CET
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"La Gacilly" photo festival in La Gacilly, western France, on May 28th, 2026. (Photo by Sebastien Salom-Gomis / AFP)
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