Heatwave nears 40C in France, forcing tourists to change routines

No Comment Video. Heatwave nears 40C in France, forcing tourists to change routines Copy/paste the link below: Copy/paste the article video embed link below: Updated: 19/06/2026 - 18:26 GMT+2 France is enduring a widespread heatwave, with temperatures nearing 40C in parts of the country and forcing tourists and residents to change their routines. In Paris, visitors to the Sacré-Cœur Basilica arrived early with water bottles, parasols and portable fans, while long queues built up in Montmartre and many people took shelter on the basilica steps. Several tourists said they had switched to morning sightseeing and indoor activities later in the day as temperatures in the capital climbed to 36C. ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT The heat is also reshaping life beyond Paris. In Toulouse, local authorities installed large shade structures this week across Place du Capitole and Rue d’Alsace-Lorraine as part of a municipal heatwave response plan, with pedestrians and cyclists gathering beneath the canopies as forecasts pointed to further increases around 39C over the weekend. The measures reflect growing concern over extreme heat in urban areas, as forecast temperatures this weekend underline how increasingly frequent and intense heatwaves are reshaping life across France and Europe. France Heatwave Paris Toulouse Extreme weather Climate crisis Top stories Now playing Next Heatwave nears 40C in France, forcing tourists to change routines Now playing Next As Europe bakes, Berlin Zoo’s elephants and bears cool off Now playing Next New Russian strikes hit Kharkiv and Odesa, killing one and injuring children Now playing Next Latest news bulletin | June 19th, 2026 – Evening Now playing Next Judo: Japan dominates Day one in Ulaanbaatar Now playing Next Kuala Lumpur summit explores how faith can empower the youth In partnership with Muslim World League Now playing Next Lebanon air raids kill 18 as residents flee southern villages Now playing Next 'All of Lebanon must burn,' Israeli minister says Now playing Next Timelapse video shows ships moving through the Strait of Hormuz since reopening Now playing Next The world's longest non-stop flight is set for take off in 2027 Now playing Next EU of six, not 27, is needed to 'stay relevant' - Bruno Le Maire Now playing Next EU leaders debate Ukraine as Costa opens Kremlin channel Now playing Next At the Web3 Summit, a growing movement wants to reclaim the internet for the people Now playing Next Airbus at Vivatech: How quantum sensing and AI can transform flying Now playing Next Matisse and Yves Saint Laurent come together in "Beauty, Fashion and Happiness" exhibition Now playing Next Game changer sweets: the Bavarian start-up making sustainable ‘chocolate’ from sunflowers ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT No Comment Celebrations as Mexico becomes first nation to reach World Cup knockout stage No Comment Macron and Modi tour Indian pavilion at France's VivaTech No Comment Humanoid robots and smart homes put AI centre stage at VivaTech 2026 in Paris No Comment Lebanon: Tyre residents return to homes shattered by strikes Tech News Capgemini AI chief: Humans and AI don’t have the right chemistry — yet Europe Today Cypriot minister vows to keep 'building' on EU accession momentum Europe Today US-Iran deal is 'very fragile' as conflict 'remains', says analyst Design From Pompeii to Évora: Invisible solar panels for heritage sites Sport Uzbekistan celebrates first-ever World Cup goal despite defeat to Colombia Culture news Obama Presidential Centre opens with star-studded ceremony and veiled jabs at Trump Europe News Russian drones hit two foreign-flagged civilian ships in the Black Sea, Ukraine says Europe in Motion Europe looks at banning social media for teens, and girls are most impacted ADVERTISEMENT Brussels, My Love? Podcast | Ten years on, Brexit ghosts still linger Business Tashkent turns 120 investor proposals into economic reform roadmap Israel 'All of Lebanon must burn,' Israeli minister says after IDF reports four soldiers killed Europe News Andy Burnham wins key UK by-election, setting up Labour leadership battle with Starmer Europe Today EU leaders debate Ukraine as Costa opens diplomatic channel with Kremlin Sport Mexico secures ticket to knockout stages as Canada breeze past Qatar with ruthless 6-0 win Iran Timelapse video shows ships moving through the Strait of Hormuz since reopening Europe News Costa defends surprise decision to open diplomatic channel with Russia ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT