Heatwave activities guide

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: 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: which metro and RER lines are air-conditioned for a cooler ride?

During these heatwaves, getting around on public transport can be tough, especially when the carriage turns into a forced sauna. To travel more comfortably, here’s a quick rundown of the metro, RER, and tram lines that are air‑conditioned in Paris and Île-de-France.

Heatwave: Free cinema screenings in this arrondissement — who is affected?

Some patrons are invited to attend screenings for free during heat waves, in Paris’s independent cinemas in the 10th arrondissement, to make the heat a bit more bearable.

Additional parks and gardens to stay open until midnight for Summer 2026 in Paris

Need to cool off to cope with the heat in the capital? In addition to the 140 parks already open 24/7, the City of Paris is opening 14 more until midnight, from July 4 to September 6, 2026. True islands of refreshment for Paris’s nocturnal residents.

10 books to take on vacation this summer, discover the selection of Parisian booksellers

The summer of 2025 promises to be particularly hot! To take your mind off the sweltering temperatures, a number of Parisian bookshops are offering you their selection of books to take on vacation, to suit all tastes.