Heatwave

Heatwave tip: Bagatelle Park and Parc Floral are free to visit during orange alert.

Did you know? When a heatwave warning is orange or red, the City of Paris activates the Heatwave Plan at level 3 and waives admission to Parc Floral de Paris and Parc de Bagatelle. Two green refuges where you can seek shade, see the cascades, and enjoy a little cool air. Here’s the full rundown.

Heatwave in Paris: Eiffel Tower's summit closed to the public on August 14

Due to the heatwave and scorching temperatures in Paris, the Eiffel Tower will temporarily close the summit to the public this Friday, August 14, 2026.

Heatwave: Chapelle Expiatoire temporarily closed due to the heat in Paris

The thermometer is still rising in Paris, and the intense heat is disrupting the capital’s cultural life. The Chapelle Expiatoire will be closed to the public on an exceptional basis on August 13 and 14, 2026.

Heatwave in Île-de-France: Saint-Germain-en-Laye Castle closes earlier

The National Archaeology Museum in Saint-Germain-en-Laye will close earlier on its opening days due to the red heatwave alert in Île-de-France.

Heatwave in Paris: Arc de Triomphe trims its visiting hours in the coming days

The heatwave again upends the Paris agenda: due to the extreme heat this August, the Arc de Triomphe has drastically cut its opening hours to the public on August 12, 13 and 14, 2026.

A fifth heat wave could strike Paris and Île-de-France as early as the week of August 10, 2026.

After a brief lull, the scorching heat could be back in Paris and the Île-de-France region, with temperatures possibly climbing to around 35°C during the week of August 10, 2026. Forecasters are watching for the potential formation of a fifth heatwave this summer.

Heatwave: a fourth wave possible in Paris and Île-de-France by the end of July

The heatwave is easing over Paris and Île-de-France, where red alerts give way to orange this Wednesday, July 15, 2026, but weather models do not rule out a fourth heatwave before the month ends. Here’s what you need to know.

The Grandes Serres and the Menagerie at the Jardin des Plantes in Paris have been closed until the end of the alert.

Due to the heatwave and the high temperatures gripping Paris in recent days, the Grandes Serres and the Ménagerie of the Jardin des Plantes in Paris will be closed to the public from July 11, 2026, until the end of the red heatwave alert.

Heatwave in Île-de-France: when will the extreme heat in Paris end?

The heatwave clings to Paris and Île-de-France, now under Météo-France’s red heat alert. Stifling nights, scorching afternoons: here’s the latest forecast and when the thermometers are expected to finally start easing.

Heat wave in Paris: the Palais de Tokyo closes until July 15

Due to the Paris heatwave and high temperatures, the Palais de Tokyo is adjusting its visitor access through July 15, 2026. Some exhibitions are closed, the entire museum will be unavailable on July 12 and 13, while the Café, the bookstore, and the Tokyo Waves program remain open to the public.

Red heatwave in Paris: Most parks open 24/7 until July 13

Facing the heatwave, most of Paris’s municipal parks, gardens and squares will stay open 24/7 through July 13, inclusive, with security-related exceptions.

Heatwave in Paris: parks open all night to let people breathe

As Paris endures the heatwave, the city keeps most parks, squares and gardens open 24/7, and even allows dogs at night during the orange alert in July 2026. Here’s where to find a little air.

Heatwave in Paris: museums offering climate-controlled or refreshingly cool itineraries

A fresh heatwave is battering Paris and the Île-de-France region. If you're looking for a cool spot these days, take advantage of the air-conditioned spaces at the capital's museums.

Heatwave in Île-de-France: 60% increase in deaths, the hardest-hit region

The June 2026 heatwave hit Île-de-France hard: Santé publique France recorded 619 additional deaths from June 22 to 28, amounting to a 60% excess mortality, a national record. And the mercury is already rising again in the region.

Heatwave: A roundup of events canceled this weekend in Paris and Île-de-France

In the face of the red heat alert issued by Météo France, the prefecture is suspending outdoor festive and sporting events. Here is a recap of the weekend cancellations for June 27-28, 2026 to spare you the trip.

Heatwave in Paris: Alcohol banned in public spaces starting June 26.

Due to the heat wave, the Paris Police Prefecture has announced an alcohol ban on the streets and in public spaces in Paris, from 26 June at 12:00 to 27 June 2026 at 07:00, then from 27 June 2026 at 12:00 to 28 June 2026 at 07:00.

Canicule: The BNF Richelieu free to access and François-Mitterrand expands its capacity

As a heatwave grips Paris, the capital’s museums and monuments are adapting to welcome visitors as smoothly as possible. Rather than cutting hours, the two sites of the National Library of France are actually increasing capacity to stay cool.

Heatwave: transport disruptions this Wednesday in Île-de-France

The heatwave continues to disrupt public transport in Île-de-France on Wednesday, June 24, 2026: the metro, tramways, RER and Transilien are crawling, and Île-de-France Mobilités is advising people to postpone nonessential trips.

Heatwave: The History of Immigration Museum offers free admission to everyone through Friday.

Here's a surprisingly good plan: from June 23 to 26 inclusive, the National Museum of the History of Immigration, housed in the Palais de la Porte Dorée, invites you to cool off in its exhibition spaces—for free.

Heatwave: Disneyland Paris closes several attractions as temperatures soar

Due to the heatwave, Disneyland has announced that several outdoor attractions will be closed for safety reasons. Which attractions are affected? The answer is here!