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European Heritage Days 2026: ideas for visits in France
Over 28,000 events are set to host visitors for free on September 19 and 20
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France weather update: highs of 35C next week as high-pressure system returns
Lack of rain will lead to worsened drought conditions
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Second home construction banned on Ile d’Yeu in western France
Island sees homes quadruple as population barely changes
French law seeks to ban police check alerts
Online mapping apps such as Waze and Coyote may be banned from alerting drivers to police operations, including checks for drink driving, terrorism or kidnapping.
Allowing temporary bans covering set geographic areas may be included in a forthcoming law. It is not expected to include checks on speed.