https://feeds.thelocal.com/ Read the latest news and views from France in English en-us news@thelocal.com (TheLocal) webmaster@thelocal.com (TheLocal) TheLocal RSS Feed Just days after lockdowns ended and European travel restrictions were lifted, many were staying home in the cool on Tuesday as a mini-heatwave hit the continent with temperatures touching 40 degrees Celcius. https://www.thelocal.fr/20200623/europe-sizzles-in-heatwave-as-temperatures-rise-towards-40c Tue, 23 Jun 2020 18:42:33 +0200 europe-sizzles-in-heatwave-as-temperatures-rise-towards-40c It might be the middle of October with Halloween approaching but summer will make a dramatic and perhaps welcome return this weekend as temperatures rise to 10C above the seasonal norm. https://www.thelocal.fr/20191011/how-summer-will-make-a-return-to-france-this-weekend Fri, 11 Oct 2019 17:43:59 +0200 how-summer-will-make-a-return-to-france-this-weekend Fireman’s balls, parades and fireworks... Bastille Day is all about revving up that revolutionary feel. The Local explains. https://www.thelocal.fr/20190712/3751 Fri, 12 Jul 2019 19:18:07 +0200 3751 France was bracing itself for a sweltering Saturday as a deadly heatwave across the continent sparked record-breaking temperatures and pollution peaks. https://www.thelocal.fr/20190629/france-set-to-sizzle-again-as-deadly-heatwave-continues Sat, 29 Jun 2019 15:23:07 +0200 france-set-to-sizzle-again-as-deadly-heatwave-continues As June continues along its chilly, gloomy path, many in France have been wondering when the summer sunshine will finally arrive. So, here's a look at when you'll be able to liberate your parasol and plimsolls. https://www.thelocal.fr/20190613/forecast-when-is-summer-finally-going-to-arrive-in-france Thu, 13 Jun 2019 11:37:06 +0200 forecast-when-is-summer-finally-going-to-arrive-in-france France has warned people of the dangers of swimming after a shocking report revealed the country saw nearly 600 fatal drownings last summer. https://www.thelocal.fr/20190611/france-issues-warnings-after-shocking-new-drowning-figures-released Tue, 11 Jun 2019 17:12:14 +0200 france-issues-warnings-after-shocking-new-drowning-figures-released A map of France's cleanest beaches in 2019 has been released, showing you which part of the French coastline or lake you'll be safest to take a dip during the summer. https://www.thelocal.fr/20190522/map-the-cleanest-beaches-in-france-to-visit-in-2019 Wed, 22 May 2019 19:08:47 +0200 map-the-cleanest-beaches-in-france-to-visit-in-2019 Summer 2018 was the second hottest on record in France, the country's national weather agency has confirmed, with temperatures in July and August averaging 2C higher than seasonal norms. https://www.thelocal.fr/20180829/summer-2018-frances-second-hottest-july-and-august-on-record Wed, 29 Aug 2018 11:47:08 +0200 summer-2018-frances-second-hottest-july-and-august-on-record There are some things that make France the best place to be in summer, and then there are others that drive us mad, writes Katie Warren. https://www.thelocal.fr/20180723/the-best-and-worst-things-about-france-in-the-summer Mon, 23 Jul 2018 19:12:53 +0200 the-best-and-worst-things-about-france-in-the-summer For anyone in France this weekend it might be time to think about reserving your spot in the shade as temperatures rise and the mercury gets set to hit a scorching 38C in parts of the country. https://www.thelocal.fr/20180628/france-set-for-scorching-weekend-as-mercury-rises-towards-sizzling-38c Thu, 28 Jun 2018 12:05:52 +0200 france-set-for-scorching-weekend-as-mercury-rises-towards-sizzling-38c It was a long, cold winter in France so the country certainly deserves a long, hot summer to make up for it. But will it get one? https://www.thelocal.fr/20180627/weather-forecast-whats-on-the-horizon-for-france-this-summer Wed, 27 Jun 2018 18:23:57 +0200 weather-forecast-whats-on-the-horizon-for-france-this-summer The summer is back in full force in France this weekend, with temperatures expected to reach a scorching 29C in parts of the country as Hurricane Ophelia sweeps across western Europe. https://www.thelocal.fr/20171013/temperatures-to-hit-scorching-29c-in-france-this-weekend Fri, 13 Oct 2017 13:00:29 +0200 temperatures-to-hit-scorching-29c-in-france-this-weekend People in southeast France and Corsica are roasting under scorching temperatures as some areas reach a steamy 40C. https://www.thelocal.fr/20170803/heatwave-warnings-extended-as-south-eastern-france-continues-to-sizzle-weather-summer Thu, 03 Aug 2017 13:35:23 +0200 heatwave-warnings-extended-as-south-eastern-france-continues-to-sizzle-weather-summer The mercury is rising across most of France on Tuesday while the west gets set for violent storms. https://www.thelocal.fr/20170718/temperatures-in-france-set-to-soar-once-again Tue, 18 Jul 2017 11:20:47 +0200 temperatures-in-france-set-to-soar-once-again These are the transport works set to disrupt the lives of commuters and tourists in Paris and other French cities this summer. https://www.thelocal.fr/20170717/the-transport-works-set-to-disrupt-your-summer-in-parisand-elsewhere-in-france Mon, 17 Jul 2017 15:28:26 +0200 the-transport-works-set-to-disrupt-your-summer-in-parisand-elsewhere-in-france After the record-breaking temperatures of June, a new mini heat wave is about to hit France on Wednesday. https://www.thelocal.fr/20170705/france-gets-set-for-more-hot-weather-as-the-mercury-rises-once-again Wed, 05 Jul 2017 12:14:55 +0200 france-gets-set-for-more-hot-weather-as-the-mercury-rises-once-again Some sixteen of the city's parks will remain open 24-hours a day this summer, meaning Parisians can enjoy their famous picnics any time of the day or night. https://www.thelocal.fr/20170626/sixteen-paris-parks-to-remain-open-24-hours-a-day Mon, 26 Jun 2017 12:43:29 +0200 sixteen-paris-parks-to-remain-open-24-hours-a-day The French are once again voting for their favourite village in the country and the short-list has been released. Here are the 13 that really merit a visit this summer. https://www.thelocal.fr/20170613/in-pictures-the-13-villages-in-france-you-need-to-visit-this-summer Tue, 13 Jun 2017 19:57:35 +0200 in-pictures-the-13-villages-in-france-you-need-to-visit-this-summer Paris city chiefs may soon have some good news for residents fed up with the constant noise of cars and scooters rumbling through the city's streets. https://www.thelocal.fr/20170607/paris-looks-at-ways-to-battle-noise-and-heat Wed, 07 Jun 2017 16:15:17 +0200 paris-looks-at-ways-to-battle-noise-and-heat June 1st marks the official start of summer, at least it does for weather forecasters and those whose job it is to predict the outlook for the summer season in France had some good news on Thursday. https://www.thelocal.fr/20170601/france-set-to-sizzle-during-hotter-than-average-summer Thu, 01 Jun 2017 16:00:43 +0200 france-set-to-sizzle-during-hotter-than-average-summer