France is emerging from a heatwave that was record-breaking in both length and intensity, but already another is forecast in early July, so will this be as bad? With forest fires becoming more common and more extensive – 3,000 people had to be evacuated in south-west France this week – due to hot, dry summers there are several apps, websites and alert systems that allow you to check the latest information in each part of France. Speaking of heatwaves… Searing temperatures in France lead to
a lot of discussion around the heat, the climate and ways to stay cool. Here are some useful words and phrases to get involved in a French chat. France is well known to be a high-tax country – but it doesn’t necessarily follow that people moving here will see a huge jump in their tax bill. From rosés to chilled reds and France’s burgeoning non-alcoholic wine sector, Lyon-based wine expert Caroline Fazeli shares her tips on the French wines to enjoy this summer. Thanks to
France’s strict privacy laws, setting up a doorbell camera might be more complicated than you would have expected.
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