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Macron warns of wildfire of 'exceptional magnitude' south of Paris

The fire, which officials described as "very virulent," began Sunday afternoon in the sprawling Fontainebleau forest about 60 kilometres south-east of the French capital.

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France: hundreds dive into the Seine for Paris’ first river race in 80 years

Swimmers plunged into the Seine near the Eiffel Tower for the Open Swim Harmonie Mutuelle, the first major organised race on the river in nearly 80 years.

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Iconic Paris landmarks to close early as heatwave sweeps France

24 departments across northwestern France are under a red heat alert on Saturday, according to Météo-France, affecting more than 22 million people.

Lifestyle

Famed fashion designer Martin Margiela auctions off personal archives

Reclusive Belgian fashion designer and artist Martin Margiela, famous for his upcycled aesthetic and deconstructed designs, gave a rare peek into his world by selling off his archives.

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France fans erupt as Les Bleus down Morocco to reach semis

Scenes of jubilation unfolded in Paris and at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Massachusetts, as Les Bleus beat Morocco 2-0 on 09 July to secure a place in the FIFA World Cup semi-finals.

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Paris City Hall draped in Les Bleus colours ahead of World Cup quarter-final

Paris City Hall displays Les Bleus banners ahead of France's 2026 World Cup quarter-final against Morocco, showing support for the national team.

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Robert Wun unveils 'Childsplay' couture collection in Paris

Robert Wun presents his 'Childsplay' couture collection during Paris Haute Couture Week, blending dramatic designs with childhood-inspired creativity.

Ecotech

How eco construction cooled down Paris buildings during June heatwave

Eco construction techniques keep buildings cool and produce less emissions.

Travel News

Visa’s new platform promises travel perks in European destinations

The new Visa Destinations platform brings together dining, shopping, entertainment, culture, hotel and wellness recommendations and offers for travellers. It’s initially rolling out across 10 major destinations, including three in Europe.

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Lightning hits Eiffel Tower during violent storm in Paris

Lightning struck the Eiffel Tower as a powerful thunderstorm swept across Paris on Saturday night, sending visitors scrambling for shelter. The dramatic weather followed days of record-breaking heat in France, where authorities say the extreme temperatures contributed to a sharp rise in deaths.

Climate

Parisians sleep in parks to cool down during heatwave

Some Parisians are spending the night in city parks to escape sweltering apartments as an intense heatwave continues across France.

Culture news

Cirque d'Hiver begins major renovation

Twenty ornamental frescoes from the Second Empire are to be restored over twelve to eighteen months. The seating, the polychrome ceiling canvas and the stained-glass windows will also be refurbished.

Travel News

Heatwave forces Eiffel Tower early closure and attraction shutdowns

From the Eiffel Tower and the Louvre to Buckingham Palace's Changing of the Guard, soaring temperatures are forcing attractions to close, shorten opening hours and cancel events as a heatwave grips Europe.

Culture news

Parisian 'Ciné-clim' initiative: Fighting the heatwave through culture

In order to combat the days’ highest temperature peaks, one cultural initiative in Paris has everyone asking: “Why isn’t this nation-wide?”

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Eurostar cancels some trains between Paris and London amid heatwave

Two Eurostar services a day between the French and UK capitals have been scrapped due to 'adverse weather'.

Culture news

Céline Dion teases new song ahead of concert comeback

After a sold-out concert residency and a first single, Céline Dion has teased a new song to be released on 3 July.

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Canal Saint-Martin becomes cooling spot as heatwave grips Paris

Paris faces extreme heat as crowds use fountains and the Canal Saint-Martin to cool off, while authorities impose alerts and safety measures.

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

France is enduring a widespread heatwave, with temperatures nearing 40C in parts of the country and forcing tourists and residents to change their routines.

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Humanoid robots and smart homes put AI centre stage at VivaTech 2026 in Paris

France is putting artificial intelligence and robotics in the spotlight at VivaTech 2026, which opened on 17 June at Paris Expo Porte de Versailles.

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VivaTech 2026: AI dominates as Bezos and Macron visit Paris show

VivaTech's 10th edition draws 200,000 visitors to Paris, with Jeff Bezos and Emmanuel Macron among the guests. AI dominates conversations on the show floor. Euronews finds a personal survival capsule for when the robots take over.