Holidaymakers hoping for some French sunshine have been sharing what it's like being caught up in the hottest day in France's history - with sightseeing off limits and staying indoors the only option.

On Monday, the average temperature nationwide reached 29.2°C, making it the third hottest day ever recorded.

High temperatures believed to be linked to the deaths of two young children in their family car on Monday

France struggles with extreme heat and power grid challenges as temperature records also smashed in parts of UK, Spain.

Europe is in the grip of a devastating heatwave, with France experiencing its hottest day on record. Schools are closing, workers are struggling, and red alerts are issued as…

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(Bloomberg) -- France recorded its hottest ever night and day as the heat wave searing western Europe deepened, disrupting schools, transport and tourist sites.

France recorded its hottest day ever on June 23rd, 2026 - but all over the country local records have been broken too as the country continues to sizzle under an unprecedentedly…

France was sweltering under another day of extreme heat on Wednesday after recording its hottest day on record – with millions under red alerts, schools closed, power cuts…

Heatwaves may discourage you from peak-season trips to Spain or France

The average daily temperature across the country hit an all-time high of 29.8C on Tuesday, according to government forecaster Météo-France. | World News

A British woman has died at a French campsite as Europe continues to grapple with a sweltering heatwave.

Jennifer Clayton, 54, who has lived in France for 22 years, said French people have adapted to 'embrace' the heat much better than Britons

Scorching temperatures across France rose to a record-breaking average 30 degrees on Wednesday

Here are some standout figures that show the unprecedented scale and intensity of this heatwave.

Holidaymakers hoping for some French sunshine have been sharing what it's like being caught up in the hottest day in France's history - with sightseeing off limits and staying…

A commune in France recorded highs of 44C this week as a heat dome descended across Europe. Here, French residents across the country reveal how the temperatures are affecting…

On Wednesday the temperature in Paris rose above 40 for only the fourth time in 150 years. How did France, used to June averages of 25 degrees, cope?