Parisians sleep in parks to cool down during heatwave

Parisians Sleep in Parks to Cool Down During Heatwave

Heatwave Drives Unusual Overnight Stay in Green Spaces

Poinews.com – France is experiencing a severe heatwave, leading some Parisians to opt for parks as a remedy against sweltering indoor temperatures. At Parc des Buttes-Chaumont, residents arrived with blankets, hammocks, and inflatable mattresses to take advantage of the cooler night air. Camille Arregun, who brought her baby to the park, remarked, “It's already like a proper hotel tonight.”

Camille Arregun described the scene as “a proper hotel tonight” while bringing her baby to the park.

Agathe Chebassier, another visitor, shared her thoughts on sleeping outdoors: “I’d be much better off sleeping under the stars than in my flat, where it's absolutely sweltering.” While some intended to return home later, others expressed readiness to remain overnight as the heatwave persisted.

Agathe Chebassier noted that sleeping outdoors “feels better than staying in my sweltering flat.”