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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
Geneva legal bid to block new motorway
The city of Geneva is launching a legal challenge against a new autoroute to the south of Lake Geneva between Machilly and Thonon-les-Bains.
It considers that the project, which supporters say will “free up” an area lacking major road infrastructure, will detract from a new commuter rail route.
Environmentalists also say it will increase pollution.
Work on the future A412, already cancelled in 1985 and 2006, is due to start in 2024.
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