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Village gives free rat poison to residents to tackle infestation in southern France
Rodent populations along banks of Lot river have exploded
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French weekly weather forecast November 3 - 7: midweek temperature spike
Rain is then due at the end of week
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MPs vote to replace France’s property wealth tax with ‘unproductive wealth’ levy
France’s proposed ‘unproductive wealth’ tax - part of ongoing 2026 budget talks - would cover assets such as art, jewellery and some assurance vie policies
 
New Lascaux cave replica already full
The new replica of the Grotte Lascaux in Dordogne has proved more popular than expected with visitors being turned away as the attraction is full.
Attracting 1,900 visitors a day, the Lascaux 4 site is 20% up on what was expected.
Bosses say that longer summer opening hours – until 22.00 – are on the way and people can buy advance tickets online.
