France heat triggers illegal swimming in central Paris
28 May 2026, 07:58 GMT
By editorial@africanews.com (Alexis Caraco)
Credit: editorial@africanews.com (Alexis Caraco)
Source URL: http://www.africanews.com/2026/05/28/france-heat-triggers-illegal-swimming-in-central-paris/
France's exceptional May heat continued on 27 May as temperatures climbed around 33C in Paris. Many residents headed to the Saint-Martin canal to cool off, despite rules prohibiting swimming in the waterway.