France is experiencing one of its hottest summers on record in 2025, with widespread heatwaves affecting various regions. The recent heatwave has led to distress among residents and tourists, notably at the Sable d'Or campsite in La Tranche-sur-Mer. Meteorological analyses indicate that temperatures reaching 50°C are becoming increasingly possible in France, a stark contrast to the 1980s when 30°C days were rare in Europe. Comparisons with previous heatwaves show that the 2025 heatwave is not directly comparable to the 2003 event except in the Southwest region. Meanwhile, the summer of 2024 saw six weeks of record-breaking heat in the Arctic, causing unprecedented ice melt on the Svalbard islands. These developments underscore a trend of more frequent and intense heat events across Europe and beyond.