Heatwave Fallout (France): France’s public health authority says deaths rose 29.1% (about 2,025 extra deaths) during the week starting 22 June, with the Paris region up 62%—and officials warn the figure may be an underestimate. Wildfire Risk (Southern France): The same extreme weather has fanned wildfires, with thousands of people reported evacuated across the south. Travel Rules (EU EES for Brits): With airport queues and biometric re-check worries, more airports are considering exemptions for the EU’s Entry/Exit System (EES), and Greece has already waived fingerprint/face-scan steps for British travellers. Tourism Snapshot (France): Netherlands data shows summer 2025 holiday trips abroad hit 12.9m, with France a top destination (2.2m trips). Air Access (France): Ethiopian Airlines is launching/expanding service to Lyon, adding another link for visitors heading into France’s peak season. Culture & Stays (Provence): Chateau La Coste in Provence continues to lean into immersive art tourism, with new high-profile sculpture installations planned for the vineyard estate.