'Impossible to sleep': A night in sweltering France, in search of a cool spot
- Posted on June 25, 2026
- By Le Monde
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'Impossible to sleep': A night in sweltering France, in search of a cool spot
With a heatwave bearing down, the French have taken to living after dark, chasing relief from the sun's lingering grip. From Paris to Saint-Malo, by way of Orléans, parks and pools stirred to life as soon as the day ended.