Sign Up

How the French are coping with their hottest days in history: Residents tell us they're taking 'zero' exercise, stopping work at 12 and blocking light all day to beat the heat

Daily Mail 1 min read 2 days ago

A commune in France recorded highs of 44C this week as a heat dome descended across Europe. Here, French residents across the country reveal how the temperatures are affecting their lives.
Read original Daily Mail

More from Daily Mail

England captain Ben Stokes to RETIRE from international cricket at end of third Test against New Zealand - just weeks after Chelsea nightclub incident
Newcastle keeping tabs on World Cup stars after impressive displays for Ivory Coast and Bosnia - as Wrexham target Australia defender to boost promotion bid: WINDOW WATCH
Eleven dead after plane carrying skydivers crashes in France during take-off: Nurses participating in 'introductory sky jump' believed to be among victims
Remarkable moment two boys, 11, are pulled alive from earthquake rubble hours apart in Venezuela as tens of thousands remain missing

Related in Travel

I asked locals for the hidden-gem pubs in their areas. This is the definitive list of the 27 best beer gardens in Britain... including where to watch (or avoid) the World Cup this weekend
A Spanish beach is charging holidaymakers by the minute to shower - these are the other surprising European rip-offs, from ice in drinks to sitting down in a restaurant
Could this be Britain's ultimate escape? Remote Scottish island on sale for £350,000 - less than a London flat
Our bumper guide to the very best seaside hotels in the UK: Where to stay in the top coastal counties, from private islands to pubs with rooms (and some for less than £100 a night!)