In Bordeaux's brand new eco-district of Brazza, homes turn into ovens during the heatwave

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France is experiencing its third heatwave in two months. In Bordeaux the thermometre hit 40 degrees Celsius this week, including in its new eco-neighbourhood. The apartment blocs are new, built to the latest standards - but inside it’s like an oven, and residents have had enough. FRANCE 24's Emerald Maxwell reports.