Lifeguards at the ''La Grande Plage" beach in Biarritz, southwestern France. There is a heatwave in France, and weather warnings are in place until Thursday morning for 12 départements across the country. A woman swims at the Plage du Port-Vieux beach in Biarritz, southwestern France. A woman sprays water on a child's face as sun scorched BordeauxA man holds an umbrella as he walks his dog in Biarritz, southwestern France. Here are some of the top pics from around France from the heatwave.

Source: The Local July 19, 2016 15:45 UTC