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With temperatures reaching record highs in some regions of France, the temptation to install air conditioning is strong. But AC isn’t without consequences, as it contributes, among other things, to the warming of urban areas. La Croix reviewed alternative solutions.

On Réunion Island, as elsewhere, countless households have recently voiced their frustration over a growing issue: ceiling fans breaking down prematurely—sometimes just a few months after purchase—and repair services charging widely varying, often excessive, fees. On our channel, many of you have shared your annoyance with this increasingly common situation…

Video broadcast on  TF1 Info - 4 July 2025 - Summary of the reportThe resurgence of the ceiling fan: an economical and effective alternative to air conditioning As summer temperatures rise, more and more people in France are turning to a solution that's as simple as...

Blowing air: The ceiling-mounted fan is used in many countries and in overseas territories. In mainland France, the device has long been neglected.

As it does every summer, Ehpad (nursing home) La Tourmaline in Voiron has activated its ‘heatwave plan’ to help senior citizens cope with the heat. To make the establishment more comfortable, work has been carried out and new fans installed.

A fan that blows hot air is not the most effective way of bringing the temperature down. It’s time to consider changing your system for a cooler summer. Exhale reduces the temperature you feel by around 4°C and ventilates all four corners of the room, not just underneath…

Brasseurs d’Air SAS, a French company set up in 2022 in the Alpes-Maritimes, aims to be the sector leader in meeting the needs of schools, local authorities, retirement homes and businesses, with a highly targeted product offering…

Discreet, energy-efficient, attractive, high-performance… fans have a lot going for them. They’re the ideal alternative to mobile air conditioning for comfortable summer nights.

Biot has 3 school complexes comprising 4 buildings, accommodating almost 1,000 nursery and primary school children. Since 2020, to ensure the comfort of pupils, teachers and staff in the schools, the municipality has invested €2 million in the upkeep and upgrading of buildings that had been little maintained for several years.