Boy shelters in Arles' ancient Roman theatre

A boy sought respite from the heat by resting inside the Roman theatre in Arles, France, on 8 July 2026, as the country continued to experience elevated summer temperatures.

Residents and visitors relaxed in a park in Arles, France, on 8 July 2026, seeking cooler spots as France endured persistently high summer temperatures.

A visitor at the Rencontres d'Arles photography festival fanned herself while viewing exhibitions on 8 July 2026, as the heatwave made outdoor and indoor events alike uncomfortable across France.

Pedestrians walked through the streets of Arles, France, on 8 July 2026, enduring high temperatures that have characterised the country's summer season this year.

A woman used a folding fan to shield herself from direct sunlight on the streets of Arles, France, on 8 July 2026, as the heatwave pushed residents to improvise cooling measures.

At the Rencontres d'Arles photography festival, a visitor was seen fanning herself between exhibitions on 8 July 2026, reflecting how the summer heatwave affected cultural events across southern France.

A woman walked through Arles, France, carrying an umbrella for sun protection on 8 July 2026, as residents adapted to the prolonged heatwave gripping the country this summer.

Residents gathered at a public fountain in Arles, France, on 8 July 2026, to cool off as high temperatures continued to affect the city and broader France through the summer.

Groups of people were seen cooling off at a fountain in Arles on 8 July 2026, with city water features becoming informal gathering points as France grappled with summer heat.

Scenes at a fountain in Arles, France, on 8 July 2026 showed residents and visitors alike seeking water-side relief, underscoring the sustained impact of the summer heatwave on daily life across France.