Mild temperatures expected across France for New Year festivities

It's not quite time to whip out the sunglasses and T-shirts, but a mild spell is heading to France for the end of year celebrations.

Meteorologists say temperatures will be above seasonal norms, with calm and mild weather forecast due to high pressure air that brings clear skies and sunshine.

"From the middle of the week onwards, the pressure will rise again from the south and that will lead to mild tempera