Heatwave

Swimming in Paris’s Canal Saint-Martin: what you need to know before you go

Swimming in the Saint-Martin Canal is permitted in Paris within a designated zone of the Récollets basin. Hours, access, free entry, safety rules: here are the practical details you need to know before you head there.

Canicule : at Disneyland Paris, the nighttime shows will go ahead without fireworks

Following a prefectural decree dated June 21, 2026, all fireworks are banned in Seine-et-Marne due to the heatwave to prevent potential fires. And at Disneyland Paris, the nighttime shows Disney Tales of Magic and Disney Cascade of Lights will go without their fireworks. Here's the rundown!

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.

Fête de la Musique 2026 à Paris : 10 conseils pour en profiter malgré la canicule Music Day 2026 in Paris: 10 tips to make the most of it despite the heat wave

Music Day 2026 in Paris is shaping up to be a scorcher. Hydration, schedules, clothing, alcohol, transport: here are the smart tips to enjoy the concerts despite the heatwave in Paris.

Heatwave: 71 trains canceled, several Paris departures affected until Monday.

The heatwave is disrupting train departures from Paris. SNCF is cancelling several Intercités services until Monday, 22 June 2026, notably on routes linking the capital with central and southern 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.

Heatwave: a map to find free water at Paris train stations

With temperatures topping 33°C on Tuesday, May 26, 2026, Paris and the Île-de-France region remain on yellow heatwave alert. Île-de-France Mobilités has released a map showing free drinking-water fountains near the network’s train stations and stops.

Vague de chaleur : where to find air-conditioned spaces in Paris to cool off?

To cope with unusually high temperatures, Parisians are seeking a bit of cooling, and the capital has set up cooled rooms where people can take shelter from the sun, in addition to parks and pools that stay open at night during this period.

Heat wave in Paris: where to find cool spots to beat the heat?

As an early heat wave hits France in May 2026, Paris is reminding people of its cool spots. Parks, museums, libraries, swimming pools, fountains, air-conditioned spaces, and religious buildings: more than 1,400 venues offer a cool respite in the capital.

Weather in Paris and Île-de-France today, this Tuesday September 22, 2026, and tomorrow

What’s the weather like right now in Paris and Île-de-France? Check the forecast daily before planning your activities. Rain or snow, sunshine or clouds—whether it’s cold or warm, good weather or bad—the city is yours to enjoy! Here’s your weather update for Paris and Île-de-France for Tuesday September 22, 2026

Sunscreen dispensers set up on the banks of the Seine in Paris

Heatwave: what does the term "tropical night" mean and how to cope in Paris?

Rising summer temperatures are turning Parisian nights into "tropical" furnaces. In the capital, urbanization amplifies the heat. How can we cope?

Heatwave in Paris and Ile-de-France: the region is under orange alert this Tuesday

According to the latest bulletin from Météo France, the Île-de-France region, and therefore Paris, are under a "vigilance orange" (orange alert) this Tuesday, with temperatures expected to reach almost 35 degrees.

Weather in Paris: a new heat peak by the end of the week

This summer, the weather in Paris is fluctuating between heatwaves and thunderstorms. This week of August 4, a new heat peak is expected between now and the weekend in Paris and the Île-de-France region, with temperatures approaching 30°C.

Canicule, a new heat wave for the July 14th weekend in France and Paris?

Just as France is beginning to breathe a sigh of relief after an exceptional heatwave, according to the latest forecasts, a new heatwave could arrive as early as the July 14 weekend. Temperatures could once again exceed 35 to 40°C, particularly in the north, central France and the Île-de-France region, coinciding with the start of the summer vacations.

Heatwave in Paris: the top of the Eiffel Tower temporarily closed due to high temperatures

When the mercury rises in Paris, even the Eiffel Tower takes a break! Due to the exceptional heatwave that has placed the Île-de-France region on red alert, the summit of the Iron Lady is temporarily closing its doors on Tuesday, July 1 and Wednesday, July 2, 2025.

Heatwave: schools closed and classes suspended in Yvelines and Ile-de-France this Tuesday

Faced with the exceptional red heatwave vigilance episode this Tuesday, July 1, 2025, many schools in the Île-de-France region, particularly in Yvelines, are suspending classes or closing altogether. The French Ministry of Education lists nearly 1,350 schools affected by partial or total closures.

Heatwave in Paris and the Île-de-France region: up to 37°C expected this weekend, felt at 40°.

Beware, temperatures continue to rise! Starting this Saturday, June 21, 2025, the capital and the whole of the Île-de-France region are set to experience an episode of intense heat, with temperatures soaring to 37°C. Under clear skies, this first heatwave of the summer promises to be brief, but significant, with tropical nights and an expected pollution peak.

Heatwave in Paris and the Île-de-France region: what to do in the heat?

In this very sunny period, a new heatwave is hitting the Paris region. While the sight of fine weather may be delightful, the rising temperatures do entail risks for our health. Here are the recommendations and advice to follow in hot weather.

Myths and truths about what attracts mosquitoes: infallible advice to protect yourself

With the heatwave, mosquitoes are proliferating all over the country and leaving us no respite. What really attracts them, and how can we scare them away or protect ourselves? We take a look at our recommendations.