The Local France

Severe fire risk in southern France as sun returns

Mon, 22 Aug 2016 14:43:41 +0200

Five forest areas in the Var département of southeastern France have been put on high alert due to risks of forest fires.

France basks in record-high temperatures

Mon, 09 Nov 2015 11:35:45 +0100

For the second November weekend in a row the French were able to sunbathe on beaches and in parks as much the country enjoyed record temperatures for this time of year.

France to enjoy three days of Halloween sun

Fri, 30 Oct 2015 14:39:19 +0100

Halloween and the month of November may be almost upon us, but the sun in France shows no sign of going into hibernation for the winter, with three days of sunshine on the way over Halloween.

France set for the hottest day of the year

Thu, 01 Aug 2013 11:02:00 +0200

Whether you’re on the French Riviera, the high Alps or even traditionally rainy Brittany, you’ll need your sun cream today as Thursday is set to be France's hottest day of the year so far with temperatures hitting 40°C in some regions.

Sun creams 'protect less than they claim'

Wed, 15 Aug 2012 13:20:00 +0200

A new French study into sun creams has put into question how much consumers can trust the factor given on the front of the bottle.

Sunbed tanning kills 800 per year: study

Wed, 25 Jul 2012 09:26:00 +0200

Sunbed tanning causes 800 melanoma deaths in Europe every year, with indoor tanners running a 20 percent higher risk of developing skin cancer, according to a new French-Italian study.

Short-lived heatwave interrupted by storms

Tue, 28 Jun 2011 11:08:00 +0200

France experienced its hottest day of the year yesterday with temperatures above 30˚C in most parts of the country.