There’s a heat wave going on in Paris, sending a record number of visitors to the banks of the Seine, aka “Paris Plage”…sand, beach chairs and umbrellas make you forget you’re in a major capital and might make you feel like you’re in the Mediterranean…for a minute or two at least. Another factor driving the Plage’s popularity this year is surely the economic downturn, leading to many Parisians staying put for their summer holidays. It’s been 36 degrees celsius in Paris this week, which is HOT for Paris. If you’re there, get your suit and head to the plage!