From Paris to the Southwest, France witnessed the Sun nearly disappear while Spain and Iceland experienced totality. A rare celestial evening on a European scale.
Forty-two thousand hectares burned, 224,000 people forced to flee, and nearly 3,000 firefighters still mobilized: the mega fire in Gironde reveals a new scale of climate risk in France.
El Niño is now established and is expected to further intensify. The UN and scientists warn of a multiplier of climate risks until 2027, while Météo-France reminds us that its direct effects on Europe remain more uncertain.
Thermal audits, adjusted schedules, rest areas, water, air conditioning, and cancellation risks: French festivals are discovering the lasting cost of extreme heat. After a historic June 2026, the entire live performance economy must rethink its rules.
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