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'Impossible to sleep': A night in sweltering France, in search of a cool spot
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'Impossible to sleep': A night in sweltering France, in search of a cool spot

Le Monde (English) · Jun 25, 2026, 3:29 PM · Also reported by 2 other sources

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With a heatwave bearing down, the French have taken to living after dark, chasing relief from the sun's lingering grip. From Paris to Saint-Malo, by way of Orléans, parks and pools stirred to life as soon as the day ended.

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