Paris Opens Parks Late Into the Night – Heatwave Hits the Capital

The first major heatwave of the year is hitting France unusually early – and Paris is feeling the effects particularly strongly. While many places are already experiencing temperatures typical of midsummer at the end of May, the weather authority has issued an orange heat warning for the capital and surrounding departments. For millions of people, this marks the beginning of a phase that is challenging not only during the day but especially at night. When people think of Paris, they often picture wide boulevards, historic facades, and bustling squares. However, ...