Heatwave

Heatwave: foods and drinks to avoid in hot weather

It's hard to cope with high temperatures during a heatwave, especially when you don't know what to eat or drink! While it's tempting to drink cold, it's better to avoid it, just like many foods. Here's the lowdown!

Paris: the ecologists ask for reduced prices in theaters during the heat wave

This Wednesday, the ecologists submitted to the Paris Council the idea of a very reduced rate in the cinemas of the capital during periods of high heat, a boost for the profession as for the planet.

Heatwave: Can we dampen cloth facemasks when it is too hot?

As temperatures are still rising, reaching 40°C (104°F) in South of France, coronavirus is still around and face coverings can be hard to bear. And yet, it remains vital to wear them. Therefore, can we dampen cloth face coverings to make wearing them more bearable? According to the Afnor (French Association for Standardization), the answer is absolutely no.

Climate emergency: Paris’ weather said to be similar to Canberra’s by 2050

While Paris has declared to be in a “state of climate emergency”, a study says the climate in the French capital could be similar to the one in Canberra, Australia, by 2050.

Heatwave in Paris: a cool night under the stars at the Jardin Suspendu

As part of its anti-hot spell plan, Jardin Suspendu invites you to spend a night under the stars on its planted rooftop on June 26, 2019!

Parks open all night long in Paris, summer 2017

In summer, it is difficult to find a refreshing oasis in Paris. In the day, we hide in fresh places and at night, riverbanks are taken over by people looking for fresh air. But, little did you know that from July 1st to September 3rd, 2017, Paris mayor’s office decided to open 16 municipal parks all day and all night long!