France is experiencing increasing temperatures, particularly in its urban centers, due to climate change. Cities are disproportionately affected by the heat island effect, prompting local governments to implement adaptation strategies. These efforts focus on mitigating the impact of rising temperatures rather than widespread air conditioning installation, a solution facing cultural resistance in France. Strategies include increasing green spaces, creating water features, and implementing heatwave alert systems. The country is actively exploring innovative approaches to help residents cope with increasingly frequent and intense heatwaves. This edition of French Connections examines these challenges and responses in detail.