Retailers in Toulouse are reporting that their supplies of certified solar eclipse glasses are nearly exhausted, just two weeks before the August 12, 2026 solar eclipse, according to ladepeche.fr.
The outlet quotes store owners saying they have been "cleaned out" of the approved eyewear, as demand surges ahead of the celestial event. The shortage is concentrated on glasses that meet safety standards for directly viewing the sun.
The August 12 eclipse will be a partial or total event depending on location, with a total eclipse visible from parts of Spain and a partial eclipse observable across much of Europe, including France. France 3 Régions and 20 Minutes have published interactive maps showing the exact timing of the eclipse city by city, allowing residents to plan their viewing.
Safety organizations and local associations, such as one in Hazebrouck, have been offering guidance on how to observe the partial eclipse without damaging eyesight. The most popular certified eclipse glasses on Amazon in France are also seeing high sales, as reported by Mon Jardin ma maison.
With two weeks remaining until the eclipse, Toulouse shoppers may struggle to find compliant glasses locally. Consumers are advised to verify that any eyewear bears the ISO 12312-2 certification mark before use.
