STORY: :: Tourists visiting Paris cool off near fountains as a heatwave sweeps across France:: June 19, 2025:: Paris, France"Well I'm here actually with my wife, we just got married and so we're on our honeymoon and we couldn't be happier than being here today, it's hot but it's lovely to be hot. Hot and in love and having an ice cream in Paris. No better place to be.""Yes, very hot, I need water, for my head or for me.""We're dressed for the weather. As we say in London, when it's pouring with rain, the only problem is if you're not dressed for it. So today, living with shorts and a top, it's good."Visitors around the French capital’s landmarks donned hats and sunglasses as they tried to stay cool amid the early summer heat.France’s national weather agency Meteo France issued a heatwave warning for Friday (June 20), particularly affecting the western regions of the country.Authorities urged residents and tourists to stay hydrated and avoid prolonged exposure to the sun during peak hours.