A tactical guide to surviving a heatwave near the Eiffel Tower. Learn how to swap a crowded, overpriced terrace for a private, air-conditioned sanctuary with a view at Hôtel La Bourdonnais—the smartest strategy to enjoy Paris, even at 38°C.
A first-person account of near heatstroke under the Parisian sun at the Champ de Mars and the unexpected salvation: a few hours in a luxurious, air-conditioned room at Hôtel La Bourdonnais, just steps from the Eiffel Tower.