Parisians sleep in parks to cool down during heatwave

As an intense heatwave blankets France, some Parisians are taking an unconventional approach to staying cool: spending the night in city parks. According to Euronews, many residents are abandoning their sweltering apartments to escape the oppressive heat, seeking refuge in the open air instead. It's a striking reminder of how extreme weather can reshape daily life—when a park bench becomes a more comfortable refuge than home.

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