- Jul 18
France records 708 km of traffic jams as summer holiday departures peak on Saturday
Bison Futé recorded a peak of 708 km of cumulative traffic jams at midday on Saturday, with the A7 motorway alone accounting for 170 km, as the country was placed on red alert for departures.
- Jun 21
Two teenagers drown in Besançon after swimming in banned Doubs river during heatwave
Two boys drowned on Saturday after entering a prohibited section of the Doubs river in Besançon, where strong currents pulled them under. The accident occurred as a severe heatwave pushed temperatures above 35°C across eastern France.
