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  Day 3304 (Thursday) 25 th June 2026 This is Cap Roux and this is Menton. It was very hot this morning and there were two cruise ships in the bay. We decided to go up to the Col to have some lunch in the café Corne d’or, which has the best views in the area. The beach was absolutely packed. It looks like we’re in for another heatwave next month… French weather forecasters raise alarm over July heatwave A pharmacy sign in full sun displaying the temperature of 48 degrees celsius in Toulouse on June 24, 2026. (Photo by Lionel BONAVENTURE / AFP) Temperatures are expected to fall across France next week – but the respite from June’s historic heatwave may be short-lived, with early warnings that temperatures are set to soar again in July. Speaking on France Inter, the Minister of Ecological Transition, Monique Barbut, confirmed that a third heatwave in France in the first half of the summer, after the ones in late May and in the second half of June, was a credible scenario, saying: “T...
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  Day 3303 (Wednesday) 24 th June 2026 This is the Exotic Garden in Eze Village and this is Castle Hill in Nice. French Market Etiquette Get the most out of your French Market experience with this helpful guide. Visiting a French market is a great experience, however there is a certain etiquette to note. This guide will identify the French Market etiquette so that you have the best experience possible and you understand what is expected. I don’t know about you, but anytime we’re in a city or village on market day, it makes me so happy. There’s just something about going to the market every day or two to get fresh, in-season produce, flowers and other goods. I wish we had that same options in my area, but we just don’t. If you’ve ever been to a French Market, I’m sure you’ve probably picked up on a couple of things that locals do and do not do. Or, if you’ve never been, my hope is that you may learn some things when you do make it to a French Market. They are quite lovely and it’s ...
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  Day 3302 (Tuesday) 23 rd June 2026 This is Villa Kerylos in Beaulieu and this is Haut de Cagnes.  We had a bit of excitement yesterday evening when a yacht in the bay caught on fire. Huw went down to have a look and took this photo and short video. I feel very sad for the owner of the boat but at least it was empty and the pompiers soon put it out. It was really hot this morning and Huw took this photo of the thermometer at 9am this morning. 30 degrees. Despite the heat we went into Nice for our weekly kebab in the park. The water sprinklers are back on and these kids were squealing with delight jumping in and out of it. Huw found this article this morning online…  Heatwave: tropical nights continue, already 25 degrees at dawn in the Alpes-Maritimes and Var regions… Follow our live coverage. The heatwave in France shows no signs of abating this Tuesday, June 23, and heat records could be broken again today. Here's the latest. After record temperatures on Monday and hea...
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